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  • Ann Nguyen 150 Points

    Ann Nguyen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Rochelle Polach 150 Points

    Rochelle Polach

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Susan Potter 150 Points

    Susan Potter

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Stephanie Prater 150 Points

    Stephanie Prater

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Joaquin Roces 150 Points

    Joaquin Roces

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Sima Sitaula 150 Points

    Sima Sitaula

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6620 Coyle Ave
    Ste 218
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Thao Vang 150 Points

    Thao Vang

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Kimberly Ward 150 Points

    Kimberly Ward

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 180
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Ashley Yamahata 150 Points

    Ashley Yamahata

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Melissa Schreiber 100 Points

    Melissa Schreiber

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Joyce Mancini 50 Points

    Joyce Mancini

    Joyce Mancini, NP
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Jennifer Allen 50 Points

    Jennifer Allen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 290
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Jennifer Bowman 50 Points

    Jennifer Bowman

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 260
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Parminder Chatha 50 Points

    Parminder Chatha

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 380
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Cathleen Encarnacion 50 Points

    Cathleen Encarnacion

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6501 Coyle Ave
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Cathleen Encarnacion 50 Points

    Cathleen Encarnacion

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Allison Engelman 50 Points

    Allison Engelman

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 260
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Mary Grace Aparicio Gaza 50 Points

    Mary Grace Aparicio Gaza

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Linda LoBianco 50 Points

    Linda LoBianco

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 390
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Kevin Macklin 50 Points

    Kevin Macklin

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Ann Nguyen 50 Points

    Ann Nguyen

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 280
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Clayton Rector 50 Points

    Clayton Rector

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 341
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Micah Janelle Yturralde 50 Points

    Micah Janelle Yturralde

    Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave
    Ste 260
    Carmichael, CA 95608
  • Robyn Stillian, NP 20 Points

    Robyn Stillian, NP

    Neurology - Mercy Medical Group
    Distance: 26.16 mi
    6555 Coyle Ave.
    Suite 380 (Neurology)
    Carmichael, CA 95608

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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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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.

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