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  • Tenille Schlachter, FNP 530 Points

    Tenille Schlachter, FNP

    SHMG Family Medicine East Grand Rapids
    Distance: 18.54 mi
    2249 Wealthy St Se Ste 110
    EAST GRAND RA, MI 49506
  • Megan Bradford, NP
    360 Points

    Megan Bradford, NP

    Distance: 20.03 mi
    4085 Burton St SE
    Suite 101
    Grand Rapids, MI 49546
  • Veronica Vandewege, NP 210 Points

    Veronica Vandewege, NP

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Endocrinology) Grand Rapids
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St Ne Ste 1800
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Shawn Hillman, NP 200 Points

    Shawn Hillman, NP

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Endocrinology) Grand Rapids
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St Ne Ste 1800
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Irene McKenzie, APN 90 Points

    Irene McKenzie, APN

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery)
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St Ne Ste 5201
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Amy Tolliver, NP 60 Points

    Amy Tolliver, NP

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Neurology) Grand Rapids
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St NE Ste 3003
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Anne Thomas, NP 50 Points

    Anne Thomas, NP

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine)- Grand Rapids
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St NE Ste 3003
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Rebecca McCurdy, NP 40 Points

    Rebecca McCurdy, NP

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Neurodevelopmental) Grand Rapids
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St NE Ste 3003
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Caitlin Groeneveld, NP 40 Points

    Caitlin Groeneveld, NP

    Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (Neurology) Grand Rapids
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    35 Michigan St NE Ste 3003
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Lisa Watkins, CPNP 40 Points

    Lisa Watkins, CPNP

    SHMG Pediatrics Grand Rapids- Ste 100
    Distance: 20.03 mi
    1545 68th St SE Suite 100
    Grand Rapids, MI 49508

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.


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What is a

Nurse Practitioner

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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