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The Villages (21 mi)

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34471 (5) (3.16 mi)
34474 (1) (3.94 mi)
32163 (2) (19.67 mi)
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  • Thomas Mohan, ARNP
    200 Points

    Thomas Mohan, ARNP

    Orthopaedic Specialy Care
    2685 SW 32nd Pl ste 400
    Ocala, FL 34471
  • Suzy Schmeltz, MD
    200 Points

    Suzy Schmeltz, MD

    2750 SE 17th Street
    Ocala, FL 34474
  • 100 Points

    Bello Midlevel Inc

    420 SE 8th St
    Ocala, FL 34471
  • Nichola Ricketts 100 Points

    Nichola Ricketts

    Dr. Nichola Ricketts, DNP APRN-BC
    4523 SE 27th Street
    Ocala, FL 34480
  • Ashlee Seek

    Ashlee Seek

    Ashlee Seek, ARNP-C
    1541 SW 1st Ave
    102
    Ocala, FL 34471
  • Cindy Grow DNP, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC

    Cindy Grow DNP, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC

    Cindy Grow DNP, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC, ARNP-BC
    108 North Magnolia Ave # 324
    Ocala, FL 34475
  • Georgia Gonzalez ARNP, FNP-C

    Georgia Gonzalez ARNP, FNP-C

    Georgia Gonzalez ARNP, FNP-C, ARNP, FNP-C
    3515 SE 17th St Ste 100
    Ocala, FL 34471
  • Julie Goldstein, FNP-BC
    200 Points

    Julie Goldstein, FNP-BC

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - The Villages - 3614 Kiessel Rd
    Distance: 21.01 mi
    3614 Kiessel Rd
    The Villages, FL 32163
  • Jessica Dale
    200 Points

    Jessica Dale

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - The Villages - Colony
    Distance: 21.01 mi
    340 Heald Way Ste 238
    The Villages, FL 32163

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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