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22 Nurse Practitioner Listings Near Preston, LA
Nurse Practitioner Preston, LA
Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.Results for Preston, LA
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200 Points
Callie Hathorn
Callie Hathorn, FNP-BCDistance: 19.88 mi4481 Viking Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111Callie Hathorn, FNP-BC, practices family medicine at Ochsner LSU Health. -
400 Points
Joshua P. White
Cedar GroveDistance: 20.05 mi653 W 70th St
Shreveport, LA 71106Joshua P. White is a Family Medicine Specialist at Oak Street Health specializing in care for adults on Medicare. -
300 Points
Breanne Ostland
Breanne E. Ostland, PA-CDistance: 20.05 mi1606 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103Breanne Ostland, PA-C, specializes in orthopedic surgery in Shreveport. Visit her at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - ... -
300 Points
Lauren Walker
Lauren Walker, APRN, FNP-CDistance: 20.05 mi1405 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103Lauren Walker, APRN, FNP, specializes in hematology/oncology at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana. -
200 Points
Amy Bozeman
Amy M. Bozeman, PA-CDistance: 20.05 mi1541 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103Amy Bozeman, PA-C, specializes in radiation oncology at Ochsner LSU Health. -
200 Points
Andree Breaux
Andree C. Breaux, PA-CDistance: 20.05 mi1405 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103Andree Breaux, PA-C, practices hematology oncology at Ochsner LSU Health. -
150 Points
Peyton Rachal
Peyton Rachal, PA-CDistance: 20.05 mi1606 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71103Peyton Rachal, PA-C, practices family medicine at Ochsner LSU Health. -
150 Points
Sierra Foster
Sierra Foster, APRN, DNP, FNP-BCDistance: 20.05 mi6670 Saint Vincent Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106Sierra Foster, APRN, DNP,FNP-BC practices family medicine at Ochsner Health in Shreveport, Louisiana. -
150 Points
Tiffany Williams, AGPCNP
CenterWell Bossier CityDistance: 19.88 mi2900 E Texas Street
Suites 100 & 200
Bossier City, LA 71111 -
100 Points
Angela Miller
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 19.88 mi1701 Jimmie Davis Hwy
Ste. 200
Bossier City, LA 71112 -
100 Points
Jana Rains
CHRISTUS Cancer Treatment CenterDistance: 20.05 mi1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
100 Points
Ken Betzing
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 20.05 mi9220 Ellerbe Rd.
Ste. 700
Shreveport, LA 71106 -
100 Points
Erica Butler
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 20.05 mi9220 Ellerbe Rd.
Ste. 700
Shreveport, LA 71106 -
100 Points
Amy Norcross
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 20.05 mi1460 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Ste. 700
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
100 Points
Ericka Pierre
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 20.05 mi1460 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Ste. 700
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
100 Points
Kelly Toups
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 20.05 mi1460 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Ste. 700
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
100 Points
Sarah Young
CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicDistance: 20.05 mi9220 Ellerbe Rd.
Ste. 700
Shreveport, LA 71106 -
Threase Mitchell
CHRISTUS Wound Care and Hyperbaric CenterDistance: 20.05 mi1505 East Bert Kouns
Suite 101
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
Eric Simolke
Eric SimolkeDistance: 20.05 mi1453 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Ste. 319
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
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Mary Young
Mary Kate Young, NPDistance: 20.05 mi1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105 -
Micah Pilcher
Micah Pilcher, CPNPDistance: 20.05 mi1549 E. 70th Street
Suite 300
Shreveport, LA 71105
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
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
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
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