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  • Therese Meyer 50 Points

    Therese Meyer

    Central Coast Gastroenterology Medical Group
    2 James Wy
    Ste 207
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Therese Meyer 50 Points

    Therese Meyer

    Central Coast Gastroenterology- Pismo Beach
    2 James Wy
    Ste 207
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Allyson Holman 50 Points

    Allyson Holman

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Jennifer Rocha 50 Points

    Jennifer Rocha

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Mary Schneider 50 Points

    Mary Schneider

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Nicole Townsend 50 Points

    Nicole Townsend

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Stephanie Yoder 50 Points

    Stephanie Yoder

    Med Plus Pismo Beach
    877 Oak Park Blvd
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Teresa Cordeiro 50 Points

    Teresa Cordeiro

    Medical Clinic at James Way
    2 James Wy
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Ann McNeil 50 Points

    Ann McNeil

    Medical Clinic at James Way
    2 James Wy
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Nichole Simental, NP

    Nichole Simental, NP

    Pismo Beach Pediatric Center
    2 James Wy
    Suite 209
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Ludmila Burcovschi, NP

    Ludmila Burcovschi, NP

    Ventana Health Center
    901 Oak Park Blvd
    Suite 101
    Pismo Beach, CA 93449
  • Hannah Pisklov 150 Points

    Hannah Pisklov

    Arroyo Grande Orthopedic Health Center
    Distance: 3.31 mi
    200 Station Way
    Ste C
    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
  • James Sellers 60 Points

    James Sellers

    Fair Oaks Specialty Center
    Distance: 3.31 mi
    850 Fair Oaks Ave
    Ste 220
    Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
  • Carissa Buckey, NP
    100 Points

    Carissa Buckey, NP

    Distance: 9.73 mi
    892 Aerovista Pl.
    Suite 130
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Antonia Garner
    100 Points

    Antonia Garner

    West Dermatology San Luis Obispo
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    805 Aerovista Pl
    Suite 202
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Aimee Hoffman 50 Points

    Aimee Hoffman

    Central Coast Gastroenterology - San Luis Obispo II
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    1551 Bishop St
    Ste 510
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Elizabeth Keller 50 Points

    Elizabeth Keller

    Edna Valley Health Center
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    4460 Broad St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
  • Talia Luc 50 Points

    Talia Luc

    Edna Valley Health Center
    Distance: 9.73 mi
    4460 Broad St
    Ste A
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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