Nearby Cities

Sandpoint (9.72 mi)
Blanchard (19.51 mi)
Coeur D Alene (21.58 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

83864 (6) (11.53 mi)
83804 (1) (18.48 mi)
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  • Cynthia Dalsing, NP 910 Points

    Cynthia Dalsing, NP

    Women's Health Care, PLLC
    Distance: 9.72 mi
    1215 Michigan St, Ste C
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
  • Jill Stiller 130 Points

    Jill Stiller

    Jill Stiller, FNP
    Distance: 9.72 mi
    1215 Michigan St
    Ste B
    Sandpoint, ID 83864-5014
  • 10 Points

    Bonner General Hospital, Inc

    Distance: 9.72 mi
    420 N 2nd Ave
    Suite 200
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
  • Shannon K Armstrong, FNP

    Shannon K Armstrong, FNP

    Distance: 9.72 mi
    420 N 2ND AVE
    SANDPOINT, ID 83864
  • CARLIE CORBIN

    CARLIE CORBIN

    CARLIE CORBIN, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 9.72 mi
    1309 Ponderosa Dr.
    Suite 103
    Sandpoint, ID 83864
  • Deborah K Cavalieri, NP

    Deborah K Cavalieri, NP

    Distance: 9.72 mi
    606 N 3RD AVE STE 203
    SANDPOINT, ID 83864
  • JOHN P. BLANCHARD 100 Points

    JOHN P. BLANCHARD

    JOHN P. BLANCHARD, ACNP-BC
    Distance: 19.49 mi
    1968 Rogstad PWLNE Rd 218
    218
    Blanchard, ID 83804
  • Elizabeth Cameron, CNP
    570 Points

    Elizabeth Cameron, CNP

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    1341 North Northwood Center Ct
    Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
  • MARK MARTINDALE 110 Points

    MARK MARTINDALE

    MARK MARTINDALE, PA
    Distance: 21.57 mi
    920 Ironwood Dr. Suite 200
    Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
  • Dawn Philp, NP 100 Points

    Dawn Philp, NP

    Distance: 21.57 mi
    1341 North Northwood Center Ct
    Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

Nearby Cities

Sandpoint (9.72 mi)
Blanchard (19.51 mi)
Coeur D Alene (21.58 mi)

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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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What is a

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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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