Nearby Cities

Milford (3.72 mi)
Bridgeport (5.62 mi)
Orange (7.86 mi)
Fairfield (9 mi)
Shelton (9.54 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

06610 (1) (4.13 mi)
06606 (2) (6.21 mi)
06477 (1) (8.06 mi)
06824 (1) (8.85 mi)
06484 (1) (9.56 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

71 Nurse Practitioner Listings Near Cedar Beach, CT

Find

Nurse Practitioners

In Your Area
Enter or

Nurse Practitioner Cedar Beach, CT

Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.

Results for Cedar Beach, CT

  • Tonya Goodman

    Tonya Goodman

    Dr. Tonya Goodman, DNP APRN PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 23.21 mi
    104 Waterbury Rd
    Unit B
    Prospect, CT 06712
  • Terri J Dvorkin, NP

    Terri J Dvorkin, NP

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    166 WATERBURY RD STE 300
    PROSPECT, CT 06712
  • Robin F McCormack, NP

    Robin F McCormack, NP

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    166 WATERBURY RD STE 300
    PROSPECT, CT 06712
  • Heather M Platt, NP

    Heather M Platt, NP

    Distance: 23.21 mi
    166 WATERBURY RD STE 300
    PROSPECT, CT 06712
  • Joan A Bowen, RN

    Joan A Bowen, RN

    Distance: 23.77 mi
    44 MAIN ST
    DANBURY, CT 06810
  • Mikayla Surina, APRN 100 Points

    Mikayla Surina, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Wallingford Family Practice
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    950 Yale Avenue
    Wallingford, CT 06492
  • Kathleen M Kirwin, MSN 30 Points

    Kathleen M Kirwin, MSN

    Distance: 23.95 mi
    116 S MAIN ST
    WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
  • Margarida C Clouet, NP

    Margarida C Clouet, NP

    Distance: 23.95 mi
    333 CHRISTIAN ST
    WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
  • Amy M Jockle, NP

    Amy M Jockle, NP

    Distance: 23.95 mi
    1062 BARNES RD STE 300
    WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
  • Amy M Jockle, NP

    Amy M Jockle, NP

    Distance: 23.95 mi
    97 BARNES RD STE 1
    WALLINGFORD, CT 06492
  • Susanne S Johnson, MSN

    Susanne S Johnson, MSN

    Distance: 24.39 mi
    675 S MAIN ST STE A
    CHESHIRE, CT 06410
  • Samantha Beil

    Samantha Beil

    GSH Island Healthcare Associates - Medford
    Distance: 25.44 mi
    1647 Route 112
    Medford, NY 11763
  • Maura Casey

    Maura Casey

    GSH Island Healthcare Associates - Medford
    Distance: 25.44 mi
    1647 Route 112
    Medford, NY 11763
  • Jacqueline P Cartabuke, NP

    Jacqueline P Cartabuke, NP

    Distance: 29.01 mi
    230 W MAIN ST
    RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
  • Barbara S Diggle-Fox, NP

    Barbara S Diggle-Fox, NP

    Distance: 29.01 mi
    818 E MAIN ST
    RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
  • Barbara S Diggle-Fox, NP

    Barbara S Diggle-Fox, NP

    Distance: 29.01 mi
    755 OLD COUNTRY RD
    RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
  • Kathleen Knight, NP

    Kathleen Knight, NP

    Distance: 29.01 mi
    448 GRIFFING AVE
    RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
  • Suzanne Rigg, FNP

    Suzanne Rigg, FNP

    Distance: 29.01 mi
    230 W MAIN ST
    RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
  • Sandra Peccerillo, APRN 100 Points

    Sandra Peccerillo, APRN

    ProHealth Physicians, Meriden Pediatric Associates
    Distance: 29.06 mi
    816 Broad Street, Building 1
    Suite 16
    Meriden, CT 06450
  • Thomas E Brooks, NP

    Thomas E Brooks, NP

    Distance: 29.06 mi
    816 BROAD ST BLDG 1
    MERIDEN, CT 06450
  • Judith Deshpande, NP

    Judith Deshpande, NP

    Distance: 29.06 mi
    816 BROAD ST BLDG 1
    MERIDEN, CT 06450

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