Nearby Cities

Sarasota (3.48 mi)
Bradenton (10.24 mi)
Palmetto (11.53 mi)
Nokomis (17.65 mi)
Venice (18.9 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

34233 (1) (6.16 mi)
34207 (2) (7.13 mi)
34231 (3) (7.26 mi)
34240 (1) (7.41 mi)
34238 (1) (8.6 mi)
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  • Elina Belilovskiy, ARNP
    150 Points

    Elina Belilovskiy, ARNP

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    4370 S Tamiami Trail
    Suite 151
    Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Emmanuella Armand 100 Points

    Emmanuella Armand

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 3.48 mi
    6600 University Pkwy
    Sarasota, FL 34240-9048
  • Marie Zambelli, APRN
    100 Points

    Marie Zambelli, APRN

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    8383 South Tamiami Trail
    Sarasota, FL 34238
  • CYNDY RODRIGUEZ

    CYNDY RODRIGUEZ

    CYNDY RODRIGUEZ
    Distance: 3.48 mi
    5342 Clark Road #1046
    Sarasota, FL 34233
  • JESSICA SIMONE

    JESSICA SIMONE

    JESSICA SIMONE
    Distance: 3.48 mi
    3333 Clark Road
    Suiite 190
    Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Leah Lange, FNP-C

    Leah Lange, FNP-C

    Distance: 3.48 mi
    3506 CLARK RD
    Sarasota, FL 34231
  • Anna Ibragimova, ANP 10 Points

    Anna Ibragimova, ANP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6832 14TH ST W
    UNIT 3
    Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Diane Zgaljic, ANP-BC 10 Points

    Diane Zgaljic, ANP-BC

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    4430 14TH ST W
    Bradenton, FL 34207
  • Stacy Sauer, APRN

    Stacy Sauer, APRN

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 10.24 mi
    6363 MANATEE AVE W
    Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Janet Jacobs, APRN

    Janet Jacobs, APRN

    Distance: 11.54 mi
    506 4th Avenue West
    Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Jason Hagerty

    Jason Hagerty

    Jason R Hagerty, NP
    Distance: 11.54 mi
    1120 10th St E
    Palmetto, FL 34221
  • Lauren Arcilla, APRN
    100 Points

    Lauren Arcilla, APRN

    Distance: 17.66 mi
    5504 Pinebrook Road
    Nokomis, FL 34275
  • Sarah Courtney, APRN
    100 Points

    Sarah Courtney, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    177 Center Road
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Judy Humphreys, APRN
    100 Points

    Judy Humphreys, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1287 U.S. 41 Bypass South
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Venda Kelley, APRN
    100 Points

    Venda Kelley, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1287 U.S. 41 Bypass South
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Destinee Ogea, APRN
    100 Points

    Destinee Ogea, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    177 Center Road
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Emily Radtke, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C
    100 Points

    Emily Radtke, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    421 Commercial Court
    Venice, FL 34292
  • Samuel Palmer 100 Points

    Samuel Palmer

    Samuel Palmer, APRN
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    19600 Floridian Club Drive
    Venice, FL 342922286
  • Arlene Scarano, DNP, APRN
    100 Points

    Arlene Scarano, DNP, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1287 U.S. 41 Bypass South
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Jenny Vest, APRN
    100 Points

    Jenny Vest, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    901 Venetia Bay Boulevard
    Venice, FL 34285
  • Jessica Wyckoff, APRN
    100 Points

    Jessica Wyckoff, APRN

    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1415 E Venice Ave
    Venice, FL 34292
  • Carolyn Case, ARNP 50 Points

    Carolyn Case, ARNP

    Cornerstone Psychiatric Services, Inc.
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1790 E Venice Ave. Ste. 204
    Venice, FL 34292
  • David Fawks, ARNP

    David Fawks, ARNP

    Cornerstone Psychiatric Services, Inc.
    Distance: 18.9 mi
    1790 E Venice Ave. Ste. 204
    Venice, FL 34292
  • Renee Floresta, APRN
    100 Points

    Renee Floresta, APRN

    Distance: 25.41 mi
    953 East Del Webb Boulevard
    Sun City Center, FL 33573
  • Jennifer DiNovo, DNP, APRN
    100 Points

    Jennifer DiNovo, DNP, APRN

    Distance: 27.48 mi
    13815 Tamiami Trail
    North Port, FL 34287
  • JoAnn Irving, APRN
    100 Points

    JoAnn Irving, APRN

    Distance: 27.48 mi
    13823 Tamiami Trail
    North Port, FL 34287

Nearby Cities

Sarasota (3.48 mi)
Bradenton (10.24 mi)
Palmetto (11.53 mi)
Nokomis (17.65 mi)
Venice (18.9 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.


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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.

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