Nearby Cities

Upper Marl... (7.73 mi)
Prince Fre... (14.17 mi)
Waldorf (17.8 mi)
Crofton (18.23 mi)
Annapolis (18.39 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

20772 (1) (8.65 mi)
20678 (2) (15.07 mi)
20622 (1) (17.91 mi)
20744 (2) (18.25 mi)
20706 (1) (18.95 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

58 Nurse Practitioner Listings Near Fox Hunt Estates, MD

Find

Nurse Practitioners

In Your Area
Enter or

Nurse Practitioner Fox Hunt Estates, MD

Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.

Results for Fox Hunt Estates, MD

  • ADRIAN THOMPSON 100 Points

    ADRIAN THOMPSON

    Mrs. ADRIAN THOMPSON
    Distance: 25.86 mi
    1530 Wilson Blvd
    Suite 650
    Arlington, VA 22209
  • ALAN CORNFIELD, D.C.
    500 Points

    ALAN CORNFIELD, D.C.

    Smart Medical & Rehab Therapy
    Distance: 26.86 mi
    2730 UNIVERSITY BLVD WEST
    SUITE 500
    Silver Spring, MD 20908
  • Theresa Ezenwajiaku 100 Points

    Theresa Ezenwajiaku

    Adventist Medical Group - Primary Care
    Distance: 26.86 mi
    8807 Colesville Road
    2nd Floor
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Sandrine Happi, CRNP, RN
    100 Points

    Sandrine Happi, CRNP, RN

    Distance: 26.86 mi
    8807 Colesville Road
    2nd Floor
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • JUSTINE EMBELE

    JUSTINE EMBELE

    JUSTINE EMBELE
    Distance: 26.86 mi
    3951 Ferrara Dr.
    Silver Spring, MD 20906
  • Kumli Anye 100 Points

    Kumli Anye

    Dr. Kumli AnyeDNP , AGNP-PMH
    Distance: 27.13 mi
    12311 Snowden woods rd
    Laurel, MD 20708
  • Susan Kramer, Plastic Surgery Adult Nurse Practitioner
    310 Points

    Susan Kramer, Plastic Surgery Adult Nurse Practitioner

    Distance: 28.2 mi
    5530 Wisconsin Ave
    Suite 1620
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Nancy Hartman, CRNP

    Nancy Hartman, CRNP

    Distance: 29.63 mi
    4927 Auburn Ave
    Suite 200
    Bethesda, MD 20814

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

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