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  • Margaret Kithinji, MD 60 Points

    Margaret Kithinji, MD

    Distance: 28.78 mi
    2 Dean Drive
    Tenafly, NJ 07670
  • David Broizman, MD

    David Broizman, MD

    Distance: 28.78 mi
    2 Dean Drive
    Tenafly, NJ 07670
  • Leslie Ostrover, NP

    Leslie Ostrover, NP

    Distance: 30.36 mi
    640 HAWKINS AVE
    RONKONKOMA, NY 11779
  • Ellen Higgins 100 Points

    Ellen Higgins

    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Cold Spring
    Distance: 30.43 mi
    1756 Route 9D
    Cold Spring, NY 10516
  • Terry A Alexander, NP

    Terry A Alexander, NP

    Distance: 30.43 mi
    175 ROUTE 9D
    COLD SPRING, NY 10516
  • Patricia Mazzola, APN
    100 Points

    Patricia Mazzola, APN

    Englewood Health Physician Network - Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Carol Buzinkai, APN
    100 Points

    Carol Buzinkai, APN

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Kathleen Cahill, APN
    100 Points

    Kathleen Cahill, APN

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Leah Sandhaus, APN
    100 Points

    Leah Sandhaus, APN

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Lisa Sonzogni, APN
    100 Points

    Lisa Sonzogni, APN

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Debra Tawil, APN
    100 Points

    Debra Tawil, APN

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Nila De LaRosa, APN
    100 Points

    Nila De LaRosa, APN

    The Wilson Kaplen Infusion Center at Englewood Health
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street
    1st Floor, Berrie Center
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Christina De Marco, APN
    100 Points

    Christina De Marco, APN

    The Wilson Kaplen Infusion Center at Englewood Health
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street
    1st Floor, Berrie Center
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Michelle Koch, APN
    100 Points

    Michelle Koch, APN

    The Wilson Kaplen Infusion Center at Englewood Health
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street
    1st Floor, Berrie Center
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Inna Santkovsky, MD 20 Points

    Inna Santkovsky, MD

    Distance: 30.45 mi
    216 Engle Street
    Suite 201
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Cassandra DeSmet

    Cassandra DeSmet

    Cassandra DeSmet, NP - Holy Name Physicians
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    200 Grand Avenue
    Suite 102
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Sylvia Colon-Cabassa, APN

    Sylvia Colon-Cabassa, APN

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Lauren Dadetto

    Lauren Dadetto

    The Leslie Simon Breast Care and Cytodiagnosis Center
    Distance: 30.45 mi
    350 Engle Street, 4th Floor
    Englewood, NJ 07631
  • Jaclyn Ulzheimer, APN

    Jaclyn Ulzheimer, APN

    Distance: 30.45 mi
    375 Engle Street
    Englewood, NJ 07631

Nurse Practitioner Info

Nurse Practitioner Summary:
A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse who has obtained advanced education; usually in the form of a master's degree. This additional training allows the RN to diagnose and manage many common ailments.

Nurse Practitioners can carry out some of the same duties as a physician and can also be a patient's primary care giver. The Nurse Practitioner focuses on treating illnesses and conditions as well as educating patients on health, self-care, and treatment options.

Education and training: To become a Nurse Practitioner, an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science is required. The associate degree takes 2 to 3 years and the bachelor's degree takes 4 to 5 years. Then, he or she must take additional training to specialize in certain medical fields. Once the education is finished, the student must be licensed by the state.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
What is a

Nurse Practitioner

?
A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has additional training in the diagnosis of medical conditions, including chronic illness. A Nurse Practitioner can provide the same care as a physician. A Nurse Practitioner works closely with physicians.

What type of work does a Nurse Practitioner perform?
A Nurse Practitioner can be a regular health care provider. A Nurse Practitioner can see patients of all ages. A Nurse Practitioner focuses on prevention, education and wellness. A Nurse Practitioner can prescribe medication and give referrals.

Where does a Nurse Practitioner work?
A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

What are the duties of a Nurse Practitioner?
A Nurse Practitioner can carry out many duties. Some of these include:
- Conferring with physicians and referring patients to specialists
- Counseling and educating patients in treatment options and self-care
- Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions and diseases
- Obtaining medical history from patients and performing physical exams
- Ordering and interpreting x-rays, lab tests, and ECGs
- Prescribing medications and physical therapy
- Performing prenatal care and family planning

What types of Nurse Practitioners are there?
Nurse practitioners can be family nurse practitioners, adult nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, neonatal nurse practitioners, women's health nurse practitioners or acute care nurse practitioners.

How do I find a Nurse Practitioner in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate a Nurse Practitioner in your state. Select Nurse Practitioner from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate a Nurse Practitioner in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need a Nurse Practitioner in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Nurse Practitioners in your city and state.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications