Nearby Cities

Lewiston (13.73 mi)
Belgrade (18.87 mi)
Brunswick (19.19 mi)
Bath (20.81 mi)
Freeport (24.1 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

04240 (11) (12.54 mi)
04917 (1) (18.87 mi)
04011 (6) (20.01 mi)
04530 (3) (20.65 mi)
04032 (3) (24.28 mi)
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  • Noreen K Comeau, NP
    340 Points

    Noreen K Comeau, NP

    Family Practice
    Distance: 13.73 mi
    625 Main Street
    Lewiston, ME 04240
  • Candice A Hammerton, NP
    120 Points

    Candice A Hammerton, NP

    St. Mary's Center for Family Urology
    Distance: 13.73 mi
    93 Campus Avenue
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Deana L Albert, NP 30 Points

    Deana L Albert, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    12 HIGH ST STE 400
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Barbara J Gervais, NP 30 Points

    Barbara J Gervais, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    12 HIGH ST STE 200
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Tracy E Edwards, NP 20 Points

    Tracy E Edwards, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    12 HIGH ST STE 302
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Jane L Marsh, NP 10 Points

    Jane L Marsh, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    12 HIGH ST STE 301
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Cindy J Scribner, NP 10 Points

    Cindy J Scribner, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    12 HIGH ST STE 401
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Sandra D Cadwell, NP

    Sandra D Cadwell, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    287 MAIN ST STE 200
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Mary Desalle, NP

    Mary Desalle, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    100 CAMPUS AVE STE 102
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Dawne E Miller, NP

    Dawne E Miller, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    12 HIGH ST STE 401
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Elizabeth A Smith, NP

    Elizabeth A Smith, NP

    Distance: 13.73 mi
    287 MAIN ST STE 201
    LEWISTON, ME 04240
  • Vickie S Chapman, NP 10 Points

    Vickie S Chapman, NP

    Distance: 18.86 mi
    4 CLEMENT WAY
    BELGRADE, ME 04917
  • Karmen K Blackstone, NP

    Karmen K Blackstone, NP

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    430 BATH RD
    BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
  • Laura M Bosco, NP

    Laura M Bosco, NP

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    121 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 3400
    BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
  • Karen E Guiou, NP

    Karen E Guiou, NP

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    331 MAINE ST
    BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
  • Mary A Lake, NP

    Mary A Lake, NP

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    123 MEDICAL CENTER DR
    BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
  • Elena Wagner, NP

    Elena Wagner, NP

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    329 MAINE ST STE J
    BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
  • Jean H Waring, NP

    Jean H Waring, NP

    Distance: 19.18 mi
    121 MEDICAL CENTER DR STE 2700
    BRUNSWICK, ME 04011
  • Karmen K Blackstone, NP

    Karmen K Blackstone, NP

    Distance: 20.8 mi
    1356 WASHINGTON ST
    BATH, ME 04530
  • Karen E Guiou, NP

    Karen E Guiou, NP

    Distance: 20.8 mi
    75 HIGH ST
    BATH, ME 04530
  • Karen E Guiou, NP

    Karen E Guiou, NP

    Distance: 20.8 mi
    765 HIGH ST
    BATH, ME 04530
  • Catherine C Tarpy, NP

    Catherine C Tarpy, NP

    Distance: 24.09 mi
    50 MARQUIS RD
    FREEPORT, ME 04032
  • Linda F Wolfe, NP

    Linda F Wolfe, NP

    Distance: 24.09 mi
    50 MARQUIS RD
    FREEPORT, ME 04032
  • Sarah C Young, NP

    Sarah C Young, NP

    Distance: 24.09 mi
    50 MARQUIS RD
    FREEPORT, ME 04032
  • Bridget G Buck, CNM

    Bridget G Buck, CNM

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    24 MILES CENTER WAY
    DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
  • Susan H Roberts, NP

    Susan H Roberts, NP

    Distance: 24.91 mi
    79 SCHOONER ST
    DAMARISCOTTA, ME 04543
  • Anne L Barker, NP 30 Points

    Anne L Barker, NP

    Distance: 28.95 mi
    19 SAINT ANDREWS LN
    BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME 04538
  • Susan H Roberts, NP

    Susan H Roberts, NP

    Distance: 28.95 mi
    137B TOWNSEND AVE
    BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME 04538

Nearby Cities

Lewiston (13.73 mi)
Belgrade (18.87 mi)
Brunswick (19.19 mi)
Bath (20.81 mi)
Freeport (24.1 mi)
Damariscotta (24.92 mi)

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:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications