Nearby Cities

Lexington ... (20.95 mi)
Crisfield (22.85 mi)
California (23.95 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

20653 (1) (21.61 mi)
21817 (1) (22.85 mi)
20619 (6) (24.52 mi)
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  • Ami Bhavsar-Cohn, CRNP
    410 Points

    Ami Bhavsar-Cohn, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Great Mills
    Distance: 20.94 mi
    45870 East Run Drive
    Lexington Park, MD 20653
  • Danielle Brooks, CRNP
    200 Points

    Danielle Brooks, CRNP

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at J Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    22590 Shady Ct
    California, MD 20619
  • Angela Callander, CRNP
    200 Points

    Angela Callander, CRNP

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at J Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    22590 Shady Ct
    California, MD 20619
  • Mary MaGill, CRNP
    170 Points

    Mary MaGill, CRNP

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at J Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    22590 Shady Ct
    California, MD 20619
  • Dawn Drury, FNP, BC
    160 Points

    Dawn Drury, FNP, BC

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at J Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    22590 Shady Ct
    California, MD 20619
  • Christine Ridpath, MD
    160 Points

    Christine Ridpath, MD

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at J Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    22590 Shady Ct
    California, MD 20619
  • Victoria Dube, CRNP
    100 Points

    Victoria Dube, CRNP

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at J Patrick Jarboe Medical Center
    Distance: 23.95 mi
    22590 Shady Ct
    California, MD 20619
  • Kathryn Armstrong, CNP 30 Points

    Kathryn Armstrong, CNP

    Bon Secours Heathsville Family Practice
    Distance: 32.71 mi
    8152 Northumberland Highway
    Heathsville, VA 22473
  • Candace Keyser, CNP 30 Points

    Candace Keyser, CNP

    Bon Secours Heathsville Family Practice
    Distance: 32.71 mi
    8152 Northumberland Highway
    Heathsville, VA 22473
  • Debra Levin, CNP 10 Points

    Debra Levin, CNP

    Bon Secours Heathsville Family Practice
    Distance: 32.71 mi
    8152 Northumberland Highway
    Heathsville, VA 22473

Nearby Cities

Lexington ... (20.95 mi)
Crisfield (22.85 mi)
California (23.95 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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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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