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27518 (2) (2.25 mi)
27607 (1) (4.78 mi)
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27617 (1) (8.1 mi)
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  • Julie Wilhelmson 100 Points

    Julie Wilhelmson

    Julie A. Wilhelmson, MSN, WHNP
    6715 McCrimmon Parkway
    Suite 300
    Cary, NC 27519
  • Meredith Harris, RNC, MS, NP
    3450 Points

    Meredith Harris, RNC, MS, NP

    New Life Aesthetics
    Distance: 8.1 mi
    5816 Creedmoor Rd
    Suite 209
    Raleigh, NC 27612
  • Christian Koerner 110 Points

    Christian Koerner

    Christian Koerner, MSN, APRN, CNS-AG
    Distance: 8.1 mi
    7940 Sumter Ridge Lane
    Unit 5110
    Raleigh, NC 27617
  • Miguel Pineiro 100 Points

    Miguel Pineiro

    Miguel Pineiro
    Distance: 8.1 mi
    5720 Creedmoor Rd
    Ste 100
    Raleigh, NC 27612-2382
  • Andrew Bohunicky 100 Points

    Andrew Bohunicky

    Andrew Michael Bohunicky, PA-C
    Distance: 10.13 mi
    781 Avent Ferry Road
    Suite 310
    Holly Springs, NC 27540
  • Cathy Poole, NP
    100 Points

    Cathy Poole, NP

    Distance: 10.88 mi
    501 Health Park Dr Ste 150
    Garner, NC 27529
  • Crystal Thornton, NP
    100 Points

    Crystal Thornton, NP

    Distance: 10.88 mi
    501 Health Park Dr Ste 150
    Garner, NC 27529
  • VIVIAN HENRY-AJUDUA

    VIVIAN HENRY-AJUDUA

    VIVIAN HENRY-AJUDUA, PMHNP-C, MSN, MBA
    Distance: 15.46 mi
    2530 Meridian Parkway
    Suite 300
    Durham, NC 27713
  • Amy Ford 100 Points

    Amy Ford

    Amy Lynn Ford, MHS, MA
    Distance: 17.53 mi
    1101 Weaver Dairy Road
    Suite 102
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Robin Motley, FNP
    100 Points

    Robin Motley, FNP

    Distance: 17.53 mi
    590 Manning Drive
    UNC Family Medicine Center
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Elizabeth Vaughan 100 Points

    Elizabeth Vaughan

    Elizabeth Vaughan, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
    Distance: 20 mi
    10580 Ligon Mill Road
    Suite 210
    Wake Forest, NC 27587

Nearby Cities

Fuquay Varina (7.87 mi)
Raleigh (8.1 mi)
Holly Springs (10.13 mi)
Garner (10.88 mi)
Durham (15.46 mi)
Knightdale (16.85 mi)
Chapel Hill (17.53 mi)
Wake Forest (20 mi)
Clayton (20.65 mi)
Pittsboro (22.75 mi)

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