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  • Thelma Stiegler, NP
    150 Points

    Thelma Stiegler, NP

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Carolyn Tieppo, NP
    150 Points

    Carolyn Tieppo, NP

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Kacee Harris-Jones, CNP
    100 Points

    Kacee Harris-Jones, CNP

    Children's Hospital of Michigan
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    3901 Beaubien Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48201
  • Marisa Smitt, CNP
    100 Points

    Marisa Smitt, CNP

    DMC Neurosurgery Clinic
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    4160 John R St
    Ste 925
    Detroit, MI 48201
  • Gurmeet Gogia, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Gurmeet Gogia, FNP-C

    DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    6001 W Outer Dr
    Ste 350
    Detroit, MI 48235
  • Lisa Mercier, CNP
    100 Points

    Lisa Mercier, CNP

    Distance: 24.64 mi
    3990 John R St
    Detroit, MI 48201
  • Rebecca Priebe, NP 80 Points

    Rebecca Priebe, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Stacy Dear, NP 50 Points

    Stacy Dear, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Jennifer Inloes, NP 50 Points

    Jennifer Inloes, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Katherine Ashmore, NP 50 Points

    Katherine Ashmore, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Alexandria Ballard-Sims, DNP 50 Points

    Alexandria Ballard-Sims, DNP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Virginia Remedio, NP 50 Points

    Virginia Remedio, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Amanda Younger, NP 50 Points

    Amanda Younger, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Lekisha Weathersby, NP 50 Points

    Lekisha Weathersby, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One
    Distance: 24.64 mi
    3031 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Amber Durnil 150 Points

    Amber Durnil

    IHA Canton Family Medicine
    Distance: 24.8 mi
    1600 S. Canton Center Rd.
    Suite 200
    Canton, MI 48188
  • Lisa Perna, FNP
    200 Points

    Lisa Perna, FNP

    Revival Recovery Center
    Distance: 26 mi
    5797 Felske Drive
    Brighton, MI 48116
  • Sarang Patel 100 Points

    Sarang Patel

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 26 mi
    7600 Grand River Rd
    Brighton, MI 48114-7340
  • Memphis Sandoval 100 Points

    Memphis Sandoval

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 26 mi
    7600 Grand River Rd
    Brighton, MI 48114-7340
  • Harold Dalton, M.S.N. 110 Points

    Harold Dalton, M.S.N.

    Dr. Benedict and Associates, P. C.
    Distance: 26.31 mi
    8392 Holly Road
    Grand Blanc, MI 48439

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