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Nurse Practitioner Mooresville, NC

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  • Kevin McCollough 100 Points

    Kevin McCollough

    OrthoCarolina University
    Distance: 24.79 mi
    9848 North Tryon Street
    Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Ndidi Salami, NP

    Ndidi Salami, NP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 24.79 mi
    5740 N GRAHAM ST
    Charlotte, NC 28269
  • LORI DISABATINO, MD

    LORI DISABATINO, MD

    Distance: 24.79 mi
    8810 Blakeney Professional Dr.
    Suite 100
    Charlotte, NC 28277
  • Ha Nguyen

    Ha Nguyen

    Ha Nguyen, FNP
    Distance: 24.79 mi
    10430 Harris Oaks Blvd
    Charlotte, NC 28269
  • Pratima Dahal

    Pratima Dahal

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.79 mi
    10620 Park Rd
    Charlotte, NC 28210-0106
  • Pauline Parker

    Pauline Parker

    Ms. Pauline Parker, AGNP-C
    Distance: 24.79 mi
    4915 Albemarle Road
    Suite 102
    Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Doug Graudons 100 Points

    Doug Graudons

    OrthoCarolina Gastonia
    Distance: 30.8 mi
    870 Summit Crossing Place
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Dalissia Grothe 100 Points

    Dalissia Grothe

    OrthoCarolina Gastonia
    Distance: 30.8 mi
    870 Summit Crossing Place
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Cathrine Watson 100 Points

    Cathrine Watson

    OrthoCarolina Gastonia
    Distance: 30.8 mi
    870 Summit Crossing Place
    Gastonia, NC 28054
  • AMANDA GOAD 100 Points

    AMANDA GOAD

    AMANDA GOAD, FNP-C
    Distance: 33.34 mi
    157 Yadkin Valley Rd
    Suite 102
    Advance, NC 27006

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

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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