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  • Kelly Losiniecki, NP 100 Points

    Kelly Losiniecki, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Caroline McDonald, NP 100 Points

    Caroline McDonald, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Marc Oudghiri, NP 100 Points

    Marc Oudghiri, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    6301 University Commons
    South Bend, IN 46635
  • Sannon Roach, NP 100 Points

    Sannon Roach, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    6301 University Commons
    South Bend, IN 46635
  • Alice Shaw, NP 100 Points

    Alice Shaw, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    4440 Portage Road
    South Bend, IN 46628
  • Elizabeth Slavinskas, NP 100 Points

    Elizabeth Slavinskas, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Hilary Slemp, NP 100 Points

    Hilary Slemp, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    6301 University Commons
    South Bend, IN 46635
  • Susan Snider, NP 100 Points

    Susan Snider, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Barbara Stitt, NP 100 Points

    Barbara Stitt, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Bryan Stowell, NP 100 Points

    Bryan Stowell, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Stephanie Unger, NP 100 Points

    Stephanie Unger, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    211 North Eddy Street
    South Bend, IN 46617
  • Mei Wang, NP 100 Points

    Mei Wang, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    2102 Inwood Road
    South Bend, IN 46614
  • Naomi Kern 50 Points

    Naomi Kern

    Beacon Occupational Health South Bend
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    2301 North Bendix Drive
    Suite 500
    South Bend, IN 46628
  • Taylor Reinhardt 50 Points

    Taylor Reinhardt

    Taylor Reinhardt, PA
    Distance: 15.6 mi
    610 N Michigan Street
    Suite 306
    South Bend, IN 46601
  • Victoria Eichorn, NP 100 Points

    Victoria Eichorn, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.71 mi
    52500 North Fir Road
    Granger, IN 46530
  • Kelsey Jurgonski, NP 100 Points

    Kelsey Jurgonski, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.71 mi
    52500 North Fir Road
    Granger, IN 46530
  • Melinda Nwanganga, NP 100 Points

    Melinda Nwanganga, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.71 mi
    52500 North Fir Road
    Granger, IN 46530
  • Emily Peak, NP 100 Points

    Emily Peak, NP

    The South Bend Clinic
    Distance: 15.71 mi
    52500 North Fir Road
    Granger, IN 46530
  • Cassandra Jones

    Cassandra Jones

    PPG - Urology
    Distance: 22.35 mi
    1355 Mariners Dr
    Warsaw, IN 46582

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