Nearby Cities

Pearl River (7.24 mi)
Picayune (18.32 mi)
Covington (23.55 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

70458 (1) (0.5 mi)
70461 (1) (6.07 mi)
70452 (1) (8.74 mi)
39520 (2) (18.16 mi)
39466 (2) (22.23 mi)
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  • Marti Jordan 200 Points

    Marti Jordan

    Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore
    100 Medical Center Drive
    Slidell, LA 70461
  • Sheri Clunan, NursePractitioner
    640 Points

    Sheri Clunan, NursePractitioner

    SMH Physician's Network Pearl River
    Distance: 7.24 mi
    64724 HWY 41
    E
    Pearl River, LA 70452
  • Sheri Clunan MSN, FamilyNursePractitioner
    200 Points

    Sheri Clunan MSN, FamilyNursePractitioner

    Advanced Family Medicine Clinic
    Distance: 18.33 mi
    1702 HWY 11 N, Suite A
    Picayune, MS 39466
  • Sandra Spiers, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 140 Points

    Sandra Spiers, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    New Beginnings Mental Health
    Distance: 18.33 mi
    79 Pink Smith Road
    Picayune, MS 39466
  • Alle Norris, NP
    100 Points

    Alle Norris, NP

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    70411 Hwy 21
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Ashley Steinhauer, NP
    100 Points

    Ashley Steinhauer, NP

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    70411 Hwy 21
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Lindsay Dowdle

    Lindsay Dowdle

    Lindsay Dowdle, NP
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    101 Judge Tanner Boulevard
    Suite 300
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Natalie Deggans

    Natalie Deggans

    Natalie Deggans, MD
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    20 Starbrush Circle
    Covington, LA 70433
  • Alexis Hepting 200 Points

    Alexis Hepting

    Alexis Hepting, PAC
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Amanda Kruse 200 Points

    Amanda Kruse

    Amanda Kruse, PAC
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Adrianne Dorsey

    Adrianne Dorsey

    Adrianne Dorsey, MPAS
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Alissa Fontana

    Alissa Fontana

    Alissa Fontana, PNP
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Allison Henderson

    Allison Henderson

    Allison Henderson, NNP, APRN
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Ami Jackson

    Ami Jackson

    Ami Jackson, NP, MSN
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Brooklyn Schneider

    Brooklyn Schneider

    Brooklyn Schneider, PA-C
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Carlnetta Rabb

    Carlnetta Rabb

    Carlnetta Rabb, DNP
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    1101 Calhoun St.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Catherine Nichols

    Catherine Nichols

    Catherine Nichols, CPNP
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Cynthia Laviolette

    Cynthia Laviolette

    Cynthia Laviolette, PA-C
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Edward Bonin

    Edward Bonin

    Edward Bonin, FNP, NP, MN
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    611 N Rampart St.
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Heather Cleveland

    Heather Cleveland

    Heather Cleveland, PA-C
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Jenna Vega

    Jenna Vega

    Jenna Vega, PA
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Katheryn Celestin

    Katheryn Celestin

    Katheryn Celestin, FNP, FNP-BC
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Kendal Jaffe

    Kendal Jaffe

    Kendal Jaffe, PNP
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Kristin Molina

    Kristin Molina

    Kristin Molina, PMHNP
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    210 State St., Bldg. 10
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Kristina Lacaze

    Kristina Lacaze

    Kristina Lacaze, FNP, APRN
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Lauren King

    Lauren King

    Lauren King, FNP
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Laurie Finger

    Laurie Finger

    Laurie Finger, CPNP, MSN
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Mary Schexnaydre

    Mary Schexnaydre

    Mary Schexnaydre, PA-C
    Distance: 28.28 mi
    200 Henry Clay Ave.
    New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Ricky Phillips, DNP
    360 Points

    Ricky Phillips, DNP

    Avenues Recovery Center
    Distance: 29.97 mi
    4933 Wabash St.
    Metairie, LA 70001

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

?
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:
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