Nearby Cities

Munster (1.46 mi)
Gary (7.97 mi)
Homewood (8.75 mi)
Chicago He... (8.81 mi)
Olympia Fi... (10.22 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

46320 (5) (2.2 mi)
46321 (1) (2.28 mi)
60411 (3) (7.26 mi)
46408 (4) (7.43 mi)
46407 (2) (8.55 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

Nurse Practitioner Hammond, IN

Find

Nurse Practitioners

In Your Area
Enter or

Nurse Practitioner Hammond, IN

Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.

Results for Hammond, IN

  • MARIE TAMANJI 10 Points

    MARIE TAMANJI

    MARIE TAMANJI
    Distance: 1.46 mi
    9335 Calumet Ave
    D
    Munster, IN 46321-4175
  • DAUD RASHIDI

    DAUD RASHIDI

    DAUD RASHIDI
    Distance: 1.46 mi
    9335 CALUMET AVE
    STE C
    Munster, IN 46321
  • Antoinette Murphy

    Antoinette Murphy

    Rush Munster
    Distance: 1.46 mi
    9200 Calumet Ave
    Suite E107
    Munster, IN 46321
  • HEBAH ARROYO

    HEBAH ARROYO

    HEBAH ARROYO, FNP-BC, PMHNP
    Distance: 8.74 mi
    2425 183rd St
    Homewood, IL 60430
  • Jean Racquel Krause 100 Points

    Jean Racquel Krause

    Jean Racquel Krause, RN, IBCLC
    Distance: 11.09 mi
    300 W. 80th Pl
    Suite B
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • KATIE BEESON

    KATIE BEESON

    KATIE BEESON, RN, BS, IBCLC
    Distance: 11.09 mi
    300 W. 80th Pl
    Suite B
    Merrillville, IN 46410
  • Sarah Anderson 100 Points

    Sarah Anderson

    Forefront Dermatology
    Distance: 13.44 mi
    70 West 94th Pl
    Crown Point, IN 46307
  • Mary Kay Burke 100 Points

    Mary Kay Burke

    Dr. Mary Kay Burke, DNP, APN, CNM, WHNP
    Distance: 14.71 mi
    16325 S. Harlem
    260
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Lisa Steinberg, APN
    100 Points

    Lisa Steinberg, APN

    Distance: 14.71 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Tammy Zweeres, APN
    100 Points

    Tammy Zweeres, APN

    Distance: 14.71 mi
    17495 South La Grange Rd
    Tinley Park, IL 60487
  • Fidel Calderon JR., APN
    200 Points

    Fidel Calderon JR., APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    4061 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Kerri Douglas, APN
    200 Points

    Kerri Douglas, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    4061 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • Kevin Vermeer, APN
    200 Points

    Kevin Vermeer, APN

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    4061 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • MARIA JEFFERSON WALKER 100 Points

    MARIA JEFFERSON WALKER

    MARIA JEFFERSON WALKER, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 15.97 mi
    10448 S Pulaski Rd.
    Ste.: 3
    Oak Lawn, IL 604534895
  • Molly Anderson, APN
    100 Points

    Molly Anderson, APN

    Distance: 18.56 mi
    10735 W. 159th St.
    Orland Park, IL 60467
  • Linda Trendle, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Linda Trendle, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Duly Health and Care
    Distance: 18.56 mi
    10735 W. 159th St.
    Orland Park, IL 60467
  • ABIGAIL HAMILTON 100 Points

    ABIGAIL HAMILTON

    Mrs. ABIGAIL HAMILTON, MSN, APRN, NP-C
    Distance: 18.56 mi
    15010 S RAVINIA AVE
    SUITE 15
    Orland Park, IL 604625353
  • Samantha Lynch, PMHNP 100 Points

    Samantha Lynch, PMHNP

    Samantha Lynch, PMHNP
    Distance: 18.56 mi
    14489 John Humphrey Drive
    202
    Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Kim Anderson -10 Points

    Kim Anderson

    Dr. Kim Anderson, FPA-APRN
    Distance: 19.01 mi
    20015 S. LaGrange
    1253
    Frankfort, IL 60423
  • Leonard Cerullo, MD 200 Points

    Leonard Cerullo, MD

    Chicago Institute Of Neurosurgery & Neuroresearch; Chicago Institute Of Neurosurgery And Neuroresearch
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    4550 N Winchester Ave Ste 3
    Chicago, IL 60640
  • Rena Ali, NP
    150 Points

    Rena Ali, NP

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    830 W. Diversey Pkwy.
    2nd. Fl.
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • Elsa Garza, NP
    150 Points

    Elsa Garza, NP

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    7447 W. Talcott Ave.
    Ste. 200
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Diane Glick, APN
    150 Points

    Diane Glick, APN

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    7447 W. Talcott Ave.
    Ste. 327
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Karen Hawk, NP
    150 Points

    Karen Hawk, NP

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    2845 N. Sheridan Rd.
    Ste. 801
    Chicago, IL 60657
  • Mary Maginot, NP
    150 Points

    Mary Maginot, NP

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1150 W. Fullerton Ave.
    2nd. Fl.
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • Laurie Sabas, APN
    150 Points

    Laurie Sabas, APN

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    7447 W. Talcott Ave.
    Ste. 327
    Chicago, IL 60631
  • Mary Snediker, NP
    150 Points

    Mary Snediker, NP

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    3048 W. Peterson Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60659
  • Veronica Valadez, NP
    150 Points

    Veronica Valadez, NP

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    218 S. Wabash Ave.
    Ste. 400
    Chicago, IL 60604
  • Andrew Richardson 100 Points

    Andrew Richardson

    Andrew Richardson
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    3660 N Lake Shore Dr
    201
    Chicago, IL 60613
  • Nicole Beltran, MD
    100 Points

    Nicole Beltran, MD

    Distance: 19.98 mi
    2520 Elisha Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
  • RACHEL GATES 100 Points

    RACHEL GATES

    RACHEL GATES
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    2265 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 606143052
  • WENDY PLOEGSTRA 100 Points

    WENDY PLOEGSTRA

    WENDY PLOEGSTRA
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    2265 N Clybourn Ave
    Chicago, IL 60614
  • Erika Ferguson, MD 50 Points

    Erika Ferguson, MD

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    Distance: 19.98 mi
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608

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