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38824 (2) (2.25 mi)
38866 (3) (9.77 mi)
38829 (3) (10.9 mi)
38804 (6) (15.65 mi)
38801 (73) (19.73 mi)
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  • Betty Thornton, NP

    Betty Thornton, NP

    733 S FOURTH ST
    BALDWYN, MS 38824
  • Cindy Holcomb, NP

    Cindy Holcomb, NP

    Distance: 9.57 mi
    2686 HIGHWAY 145 S STE B
    SALTILLO, MS 38866
  • Wendy Howell, NP

    Wendy Howell, NP

    Distance: 9.57 mi
    2686 HIGHWAY 145 S STE B
    SALTILLO, MS 38866
  • Charity Glass, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Charity Glass, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center - Tupelo
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    942 Commonwealth Blvd
    Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Monica McCarley, NP
    100 Points

    Monica McCarley, NP

    Le Bonheur Children's Outpatient Center - Tupelo
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    942 Commonwealth Blvd
    Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Angel Justice

    Angel Justice

    Angel Justice, CFNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    408 Council Circle
    Suite A
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • April Saval

    April Saval

    April Saval, PA-C
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    4381 South Eason Boulevard
    Suite 201
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Codi Hallmark

    Codi Hallmark

    Codi Hallmark, CFNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    903 Mississippi Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38804
  • CYNTHIA KOHLIEM

    CYNTHIA KOHLIEM

    Dr. CYNTHIA KOHLIEM, FNP-C
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    5357 Cliff Gookin Blvd
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Felicia Daniel

    Felicia Daniel

    Felicia Daniel, FNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    961 South Gloster Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Heather Tyer

    Heather Tyer

    IMA-Tupelo
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    845 South Madison Street
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Jeffrey Ballard

    Jeffrey Ballard

    Jeffrey Ballard, CFNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    844 South Madison
    Suite A
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Jessica Felix

    Jessica Felix

    Jessica Felix, PA-C
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    4250 South Eason Boulevard
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Kenneth Cook

    Kenneth Cook

    Kenneth Cook, FNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    844 South Madison
    Suite A
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Margaret Fava

    Margaret Fava

    Margaret Fava, CFNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    903 Mississippi Drive
    Tupelo, MS 38804
  • Mary Parker

    Mary Parker

    Mary Parker, CFNP
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    844 South Madison
    Suite A
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • Marlana McFarland

    Marlana McFarland

    NMMC Wound Center & Hyperbarics
    Distance: 17.84 mi
    830 South Gloster
    4th Floor East Tower
    Tupelo, MS 38801
  • MARLANA HUFFSTATLER

    MARLANA HUFFSTATLER

    MARLANA HUFFSTATLER
    Distance: 27.5 mi
    109 HWY 15 SOUTH
    Pontotoc, MS 38863-2628

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