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  • Dena Patel, FNP
    530 Points

    Dena Patel, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Buford
    Distance: 23.07 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 210
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Sara Thiel, AGACNP
    320 Points

    Sara Thiel, AGACNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Neurology
    Distance: 23.07 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 310
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Rachel Warzon, WHNP
    300 Points

    Rachel Warzon, WHNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
    Distance: 23.07 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 205
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Margaret Doku, FNP
    290 Points

    Margaret Doku, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Buford
    Distance: 23.07 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 210
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Dellinia Burgess, FNP
    180 Points

    Dellinia Burgess, FNP

    Distance: 23.07 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 210
    Buford, GA 30518
  • Thomas Raduszewski, FNP 60 Points

    Thomas Raduszewski, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    Distance: 23.07 mi
    4445 South Lee Street Suite 200
    Buford, GA 30518
  • MALIKATA DANO

    MALIKATA DANO

    MALIKATA DANO
    Distance: 24.38 mi
    126 Enterprise Path
    Suite 104A
    Hiram, GA 30141
  • Sarah Stripling 100 Points

    Sarah Stripling

    Conyers
    Distance: 26.68 mi
    1498 Klondike Rd
    Suite 106
    Conyers, GA 30094
  • Joslin John, FNP
    350 Points

    Joslin John, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Flowery Branch
    Distance: 29.3 mi
    4919 Atlanta Highway
    Flowery Branch, GA 30542
  • Shaniqua Sims, FNP
    330 Points

    Shaniqua Sims, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Chestnut Mountain
    Distance: 29.3 mi
    4754 Martin Road
    Flowery Branch, GA 30542

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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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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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