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46733 (1) (0.13 mi)
46714 (3) (15.9 mi)
46809 (1) (19.09 mi)
46802 (4) (20.32 mi)
46852 (1) (20.59 mi)
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  • Alicia Elliott

    Alicia Elliott

    PPG - Psychiatry
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    2710 Lake Ave
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Laura Folds

    Laura Folds

    PPG - Psychiatry
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    6920 Pointe Inverness Way
    Suite 120
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Sara Glassley

    Sara Glassley

    PPG - Psychiatry
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    6920 Pointe Inverness Way
    Suite 120
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Karissa Kreider

    Karissa Kreider

    PPG - Psychiatry
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    6920 Pointe Inverness Way
    Suite 120
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Carlene McClurg

    Carlene McClurg

    PPG - Psychiatry
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    6920 Pointe Inverness Way
    Suite 120
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Teresa Roberts

    Teresa Roberts

    PPG - Psychiatry
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    1720 Beacon St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Caterina Elliott

    Caterina Elliott

    PPG - Pulmonology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    11104 Parkview Circle
    Suite 410
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Brianna Abbott

    Brianna Abbott

    PPG - Sleep Medicine
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    1818 Carew St
    Suite 255
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Brianna Abbott

    Brianna Abbott

    PPG - Sleep Medicine
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    1234 E Dupont Rd
    Suite 7
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Amber Leighty

    Amber Leighty

    PPG - Sleep Medicine
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    1818 Carew St
    Suite 255
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Alison Hopper

    Alison Hopper

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    11141 Parkview Plaza Dr
    Suite 320
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Alison Hopper

    Alison Hopper

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Cassandra Jones

    Cassandra Jones

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Jolynn Miller

    Jolynn Miller

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    11141 Parkview Plaza Dr
    Suite 320
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Tracy Mullins

    Tracy Mullins

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Storey Waters

    Storey Waters

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    11141 Parkview Plaza Dr
    Suite 320
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Storey Waters

    Storey Waters

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Nicolette Winebrenner

    Nicolette Winebrenner

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    2231 Carew St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46805
  • Morgan Pequignot

    Morgan Pequignot

    PPG - Weight Management & Bariatric Surgery
    Distance: 23.19 mi
    1234 E Dupont Rd
    Suite 1
    Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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