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Nurse Practitioner Decatur, MS
Nurse Practitioner Decatur, MS
Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.Results for Decatur, MS
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Jessica McDaniel
Jessica S. McDaniel, FNP-CDistance: 9.19 mi24345 Highway 15
Union, MS 39365Jessica McDaniel practices emergency medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Leah Phillips
Leah D. Phillips, FNP-CDistance: 9.19 mi25117 Hwy 15
Union, MS 39365Leah Phillips practices emergency medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Angela Skinner
Angela K. Skinner, FNP-BC, GNP-BCDistance: 9.19 mi25117 Hwy 15
Union, MS 39365Angela Skinner practices emergency medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Bobbie Mooney
Bobbie E. Mooney, FNP-ENPDistance: 9.19 mi25117 Hwy 15
Union, MS 39365Bobbie Mooney practices emergency medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
300 Points
Ashley Vandewalker
Ashley M. Vandewalker, FNPDistance: 24.17 mi1314 19th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301Ashley VanDeWalker practices wound care medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Dana Brantley
Dana N. Brantley, ANPDistance: 24.17 mi1800 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39301Dana Brantley specializes in orthopedic surgery of the spine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Julia Crowell
Julia B. Crowell, FNPDistance: 24.17 mi1314 19th Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301Julia Crowell practices emergency medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Michaela Moore
Michaela L. Moore, DNPDistance: 24.17 mi4331 Highway 39 N
Meridian, MS 39301Michaela Moore practices family medicine at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Shannon Gibbs
Shannon L. Gibbs, FNPDistance: 24.17 mi1800 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39301Shannon Gibbs practices orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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Gary McPherson
Gary A. McPherson, FNPDistance: 24.17 mi1800 12th Street
Meridian, MS 39301Gary McPherson practices general surgery at Ochsner Rush Health. -
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ADRIANA JENKINS
ADRIANA JENKINS, PMHNPDistance: 22.98 mi532 Main St
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Philadelphia, MS 393502562 -
Amber Atkinson
Amber Atkinson, FNP/AGNP-CDistance: 22.98 mi1120 East Main Street, Suite 24
Philadelphia, MS 39350-2300 -
Erica Flake
Erica Flake, MSN, FPMHNP-BCDistance: 22.98 mi532 Main St
Suite A
Philadelphia, MS 39350 -
ERIKA NEWSOME
ERIKA NEWSOME, PMHNP-BCDistance: 22.98 mi1120 East Main Street, Suite 24
Philadelphia, MS 39350-2300 -
Gaydon Nowell
Gaydon Nowell, MSN, PMHNP-BCDistance: 22.98 mi1120 East Main Street, Suite 24
Philadelphia, MS 39350 -
Lakeeia Myles
Lakeeia Myles, PMHNPDistance: 22.98 mi1120 East Main Street, Suite 24
Philadelphia, MS 39350-2300 -
LEAH RIGNEY
LEAH RIGNEY, PMHNPDistance: 22.98 mi1120 East Main Street, Suite 24
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Sherita Boyd Wallace
Sherita Boyd Wallace, PMHNPDistance: 22.98 mi532 Main St
Suite A
Philadelphia, MS 393502562 -
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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
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
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
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