Nearby Cities

Stockton (2.83 mi)
Salida (17.99 mi)
Brentwood (24.15 mi)
Modesto (24.48 mi)

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95204 (3) (4.66 mi)
95207 (1) (6.4 mi)
95219 (4) (7.7 mi)
95368 (1) (17.58 mi)
95350 (4) (23.11 mi)
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  • Sin Leung 200 Points

    Sin Leung

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    1901 N California St
    Stockton, CA 95204
  • Jessica Krawczyk, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 170 Points

    Jessica Krawczyk, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    782 E Harding Wy
    Stockton, CA 95204
  • Meng-Chen Lee, NP 130 Points

    Meng-Chen Lee, NP

    Primary Care - Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton, CA
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    3132 W March Ln
    Suite 5
    Stockton, CA 95219
  • Regina Burgos 50 Points

    Regina Burgos

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    3132 W March Ln
    Ste 5
    Stockton, CA 95219
  • Harpreet Kaur 50 Points

    Harpreet Kaur

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    3132 W March Ln
    Ste 5
    Stockton, CA 95219
  • Thu Le 50 Points

    Thu Le

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    782 E Harding WY
    Stockton, CA 95204
  • Melissa London 50 Points

    Melissa London

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    3132 W March Ln
    Ste 5
    Stockton, CA 95219
  • Melissa London 50 Points

    Melissa London

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    1901 N California St
    Stockton, CA 95204
  • Kimberly Marin 50 Points

    Kimberly Marin

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    3132 W March Ln
    Ste 5
    Stockton, CA 95219
  • Pardeep Sandhu 50 Points

    Pardeep Sandhu

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    3132 W March Ln
    Ste 5
    Stockton, CA 95219
  • Chelsea Sidhu 50 Points

    Chelsea Sidhu

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Stockton
    Distance: 2.83 mi
    1901 N California St
    Stockton, CA 95204
  • Elizabeth Ross, NP 30 Points

    Elizabeth Ross, NP

    Distance: 2.83 mi
    800 DOUGLAS RD STE A
    STOCKTON, CA 95207
  • Nakia Edwards, DNP 100 Points

    Nakia Edwards, DNP

    FCPP Urology
    Distance: 24.47 mi
    1541 Florida Ave
    Ste 100
    Modesto, CA 95350

Nearby Cities

Stockton (2.83 mi)
Salida (17.99 mi)
Brentwood (24.15 mi)
Modesto (24.48 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

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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