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  • Deborah J Doerfer, CNM 10 Points

    Deborah J Doerfer, CNM

    Distance: 0.85 mi
    1132 ANNAPOLIS RD
    ODENTON, MD 21113
  • Karen A Swift-Scanlan, CNM

    Karen A Swift-Scanlan, CNM

    Distance: 0.85 mi
    1132 ANNAPOLIS RD
    ODENTON, MD 21113
  • Modinat Fagbenro 100 Points

    Modinat Fagbenro

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 2.43 mi
    8258 Veterans Hwy Ste 13
    Millersville, MD 21108-1564
  • Jennifer Kaye, CNM

    Jennifer Kaye, CNM

    Distance: 2.43 mi
    8601 VETERANS HWY
    MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
  • GANIYAT ADEYEMO

    GANIYAT ADEYEMO

    Dr. GANIYAT ADEYEMO
    Distance: 6.87 mi
    1401 Madison Park Drive
    Suite 201
    Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  • Denese A Gaughan, NP

    Denese A Gaughan, NP

    Distance: 6.87 mi
    7704 QUARTERFIELD RD STE A
    GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061
  • CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON

    CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON

    CYNTHIA GLOVER-SINGLETON, RN
    Distance: 9.1 mi
    518 South Camp Meade Rd
    Suite 5
    Linthicum, MD 210902766
  • Nanah Sesay 100 Points

    Nanah Sesay

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 10.4 mi
    1511 Ritchie Hwy
    Ste 202
    Arnold, MD 21012-2410
  • Laurette Abunaw

    Laurette Abunaw

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 10.4 mi
    1511 Ritchie Hwy
    Ste 202
    Arnold, MD 21012-2410
  • Margaret Isoh

    Margaret Isoh

    Margaret Isoh, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 10.4 mi
    1511 Ritchie Hwy
    Ste 202
    Arnold, MD 21012-2410
  • Tao Kim, CRNP
    100 Points

    Tao Kim, CRNP

    Distance: 11.21 mi
    7701 Greenbelt Rd
    Ste 504
    Greenbelt, MD 20770
  • Mariah Vorce 100 Points

    Mariah Vorce

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 12.49 mi
    2431 Solomons Island Rd
    Annapolis, MD 21401-3730
  • Lauren Usilton, CRNP 20 Points

    Lauren Usilton, CRNP

    Distance: 12.49 mi
    108 Forbes Street
    Annapolis, MD 21401
  • Faye Grimes, CRNP
    710 Points

    Faye Grimes, CRNP

    Center for Vein Restoration | Columbia Pkwy
    Distance: 13.94 mi
    8860 Columbia 100 PKWY
    Suite 400
    Columbia, MD 21045
  • Olayemi Adurota, MD
    370 Points

    Olayemi Adurota, MD

    Distance: 14.9 mi
    6201 Greenbelt Rd
    U15
    College Park, MD 20740
  • Kamala Via

    Kamala Via

    Kamala Via
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    7811 Wise Ave
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Kamala Via

    Kamala Via

    Kamala Via
    Distance: 15.02 mi
    1576 Merritt Blvd Ste 8
    Dundalk, MD 21222
  • Greg Auber, CRNP
    230 Points

    Greg Auber, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care, Gastroenterology, and Endocrinology at Baltimore
    Distance: 15.34 mi
    5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
    Russell Morgan Building - 3rd Floor
    Baltimore, MD 21239
  • Christine Grap, CRNP
    210 Points

    Christine Grap, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Baltimore Preventive Medicine Center
    Distance: 15.34 mi
    9106 Philadelphia Rd.
    Suite 304
    Baltimore, MD 21237
  • Lindsey MacNeil, FNP-C
    210 Points

    Lindsey MacNeil, FNP-C

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at Federal Hill
    Distance: 15.34 mi
    1420 Key Highway
    Suite 301
    Baltimore, MD 21230

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

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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.

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.


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