Nearby Cities

Gainesville (20.64 mi)
Middleburg (22.37 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

32043 (2) (20.72 mi)
32605 (1) (22.72 mi)
32068 (3) (23.76 mi)
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  • Wei He, ARNP
    100 Points

    Wei He, ARNP

    UF Health Craniofacial Center
    Distance: 20.65 mi
    1549 Gale Lemerand Drive
    2nd Floor Pediatric Specialties
    Gainesville, FL 32608
  • Robert Eaton

    Robert Eaton

    Robert Eaton, MD
    Distance: 20.65 mi
    1121 NW 64th Terrace
    Suite A
    Gainesville, FL 32605
  • Staccie Allen

    Staccie Allen

    Staccie Allen, DNP, APRN
    Distance: 20.65 mi
    100 SW 75th Street
    Suite 103
    Gainesville, FL 32607
  • Casey Edwards, APRN
    100 Points

    Casey Edwards, APRN

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    3360 County Road 220
    Middleburg, FL 32068
  • Twyla Carley, APRN

    Twyla Carley, APRN

    Distance: 22.38 mi
    1786 Blanding Blvd.,
    Suite 3
    Middleburg, FL 32068
  • Michelle Waters

    Michelle Waters

    MCCI Medical Group Middleburg
    Distance: 22.38 mi
    1786 Blanding Blvd
    Suite 3
    Middleburg, FL 32068
  • Michelle Waters

    Michelle Waters

    MCCI Medical Group Middleburg
    Distance: 22.38 mi
    1786 Blanding Blvd
    Suite 3
    Middleburg, FL 32068
  • Rebecca Adams-Minigh, APRN
    100 Points

    Rebecca Adams-Minigh, APRN

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    705 Ferris Street
    Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
  • Gina Mele, APRN
    100 Points

    Gina Mele, APRN

    Distance: 25.03 mi
    705 Ferris Street
    Green Cove Springs, FL 32043

Nearby Cities

Gainesville (20.64 mi)
Middleburg (22.37 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.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications