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  • Zachary Lott, Founder
    450 Points

    Zachary Lott, Founder

    Nexus HealthSpan
    Distance: 3.55 mi
    2121 E Coast Hwy Ste 210
    Corona del Mar, CA 92625
  • KARL ROBINSON, DC, FNP-C, DAIPM, DABAAHP, FACFN, QME
    470 Points

    KARL ROBINSON, DC, FNP-C, DAIPM, DABAAHP, FACFN, QME

    Vivify Health & Wellness
    Distance: 5.21 mi
    7677 Center Ave
    Suite 211
    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • John Diya, PMHNP
    310 Points

    John Diya, PMHNP

    Anew Era TMS
    Distance: 5.21 mi
    7677 Center Ave
    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • Tiffany Nix, PMHNP
    300 Points

    Tiffany Nix, PMHNP

    Anew Era TMS
    Distance: 5.21 mi
    7677 Center Ave
    Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  • Kristel Dang 100 Points

    Kristel Dang

    Kristel Dang, NP
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    4050 Barranca Parkway
    Suite 200
    Irvine, CA 92604
  • Jenny Luong 100 Points

    Jenny Luong

    MemorialCare Medical Group - Irvine (University Park)
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    18102 Culver Dr.
    Irvine, CA 92612
  • Devon Holloway 100 Points

    Devon Holloway

    MemorialCare Medical Group Doctors of Women - Irvine (OB/GYN)
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    4050 Barranca Parkway
    Suite 200
    Irvine, CA 92604
  • Tammy Chen 100 Points

    Tammy Chen

    Tammy C Chen, NP
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    5581 Alton Pkwy
    Irvine, CA 92618
  • Andrew Bierman 50 Points

    Andrew Bierman

    Andrew J. Bierman, NP
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    1 Medical Plaza Drive
    Irvine, CA 92697
  • Mia Kim 50 Points

    Mia Kim

    Mia D. Kim, NP
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    1 Medical Plaza Drive
    Irvine, CA 92697
  • Heather Nguyen, NP

    Heather Nguyen, NP

    Heather D Nguyen, NP
    Distance: 6.73 mi
    5581 Alton Pkwy
    Irvine, CA 92618

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.


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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications