Nearby Cities

Birmingham (3.2 mi)
Homewood (3.45 mi)
Hoover (7.43 mi)
Fairfield (9.26 mi)
Midfield (9.43 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

35223 (4) (1.25 mi)
35209 (4) (4.32 mi)
35243 (2) (5.17 mi)
35206 (1) (5.18 mi)
35216 (1) (6.19 mi)
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  • David Coffman, CRNP
    310 Points

    David Coffman, CRNP

    GRAYSON & ASSOCIATES, PC
    Distance: 3.2 mi
    2200 Lakeshore Drive
    150
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Lindsay Pitts, Business Manager 170 Points

    Lindsay Pitts, Business Manager

    Pitts & Associates Inc
    Distance: 3.2 mi
    601 Beacon Parkway West
    Suite 201
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Emily Buckner, MSN, CRNP
    100 Points

    Emily Buckner, MSN, CRNP

    Distance: 3.2 mi
    801 Princeton Ave SW
    Ste 332
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Christopher Carlson, CRNP
    100 Points

    Christopher Carlson, CRNP

    Distance: 3.2 mi
    701 Princeton Ave SW
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • William Jones, NP
    100 Points

    William Jones, NP

    Distance: 3.2 mi
    817 Prcineton Ave SW
    Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Lauren Mann, NP
    100 Points

    Lauren Mann, NP

    Distance: 3.2 mi
    2018 Brookwood Medical Center Dr
    Ste 215
    Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Carli Patrick, CRNP
    100 Points

    Carli Patrick, CRNP

    Distance: 3.2 mi
    3980 Colonnade Pkwy
    Birmingham, AL 35243
  • Katie Taylor, NP
    100 Points

    Katie Taylor, NP

    Distance: 3.2 mi
    817 Prcineton Ave SW
    Ste 300
    Birmingham, AL 35211
  • Heather HardyWilliams, CRNP

    Heather HardyWilliams, CRNP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 3.2 mi
    9174 PARKWAY E
    Birmingham, AL 35206
  • Tonisha Kelley, FNP

    Tonisha Kelley, FNP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 3.2 mi
    3209 ENSLEY 5 POINTS W AVE
    Birmingham, AL 35208
  • Katherine Gilbert, NP
    100 Points

    Katherine Gilbert, NP

    Distance: 3.61 mi
    4274 Cahaba Heights Ct
    Ste 130
    Vestavia, AL 35243
  • Timothy Fleming, FNP

    Timothy Fleming, FNP

    Distance: 5.36 mi
    200 Montgomery Hwy
    Ste 225
    Vestavia, AL 35216
  • Tommishea Harry, CRNP
    100 Points

    Tommishea Harry, CRNP

    Distance: 9.26 mi
    5700 Valley Rd
    Fairfield Works Medical Center
    Fairfield, AL 35064
  • Ashley Craig, NP 20 Points

    Ashley Craig, NP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 9.43 mi
    165 BESSEMER SUPER HWY
    Midfield, AL 35228
  • Sakeena Spencer 100 Points

    Sakeena Spencer

    Sakeena Spencer, CRNP
    Distance: 11.54 mi
    1413 Thompson Circle
    208
    Gardendale, AL 350712990
  • Suzanne Cantley, NP

    Suzanne Cantley, NP

    Distance: 11.65 mi
    220 Main Street
    Suite 112
    Trussville, AL 35173

Nearby Cities

Birmingham (3.2 mi)
Homewood (3.45 mi)
Hoover (7.43 mi)
Fairfield (9.26 mi)
Midfield (9.43 mi)
Gardendale (11.54 mi)
Trussville (11.64 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.


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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