Nearby Cities

Glencoe (15.31 mi)
New Ulm (20.41 mi)
Hutchinson (24.26 mi)
Lester Pra... (24.49 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

55336 (4) (15.42 mi)
56073 (8) (20.59 mi)
55350 (5) (24.47 mi)
55354 (2) (24.51 mi)
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  • Michele Schuberg, CNP 100 Points

    Michele Schuberg, CNP

    Glencoe Regional Health - Glencoe Clinic
    Distance: 15.3 mi
    1805 Hennepin Ave N
    Glencoe, MN 55336
  • Abby Bennett 100 Points

    Abby Bennett

    Glencoe Regional Health
    Distance: 15.3 mi
    1805 Hennepin Ave N
    Glencoe, MN 55336
  • Marilyn Dunbar 100 Points

    Marilyn Dunbar

    Glencoe Regional Health
    Distance: 15.3 mi
    1805 Hennepin Ave N
    Glencoe, MN 55336
  • Kelly Taylor

    Kelly Taylor

    Glencoe Regional Health
    Distance: 15.3 mi
    1805 Hennepin Ave N
    Glencoe, MN 55336
  • Carolyn J Drevlow, FNP

    Carolyn J Drevlow, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    2023 S BROADWAY ST
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Amy L Fitzgerald, FNP

    Amy L Fitzgerald, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    2023 S BROADWAY ST
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Annette L Haynes, FNP

    Annette L Haynes, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    1217 8TH ST N
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Karen M Hoffmann-Distad, FNP

    Karen M Hoffmann-Distad, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    1217 8TH ST N
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Holly J Kotewa, FNP

    Holly J Kotewa, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    2023 S BROADWAY ST
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Julie R Long, FNP

    Julie R Long, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    1217 8TH ST N
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Deanne L Romaine, FNP

    Deanne L Romaine, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    1217 8TH ST N
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Karen A Uecker-Bezidicek, FNP

    Karen A Uecker-Bezidicek, FNP

    Distance: 20.4 mi
    2023 S BROADWAY ST
    NEW ULM, MN 56073
  • Melinda S Ament, FNP

    Melinda S Ament, FNP

    Distance: 24.25 mi
    3 CENTURY AVE SE
    HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
  • Colleen R Caspers, NP

    Colleen R Caspers, NP

    Distance: 24.25 mi
    3 CENTURY AVE SE
    HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
  • Elizabeth K Corbid, FNP

    Elizabeth K Corbid, FNP

    Distance: 24.25 mi
    3 CENTURY AVE SE
    HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
  • Diane P Muckenhirn, NP

    Diane P Muckenhirn, NP

    Distance: 24.25 mi
    3 CENTURY AVE SE
    HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
  • Denise Z Toperzer, FNP

    Denise Z Toperzer, FNP

    Distance: 24.25 mi
    3 CENTURY AVE SE
    HUTCHINSON, MN 55350
  • Abby Bennett 100 Points

    Abby Bennett

    Glencoe Regional Health
    Distance: 24.47 mi
    1024 Central Ave.
    Lester Prairie, MN 55354
  • Kari Knodel Vettel 100 Points

    Kari Knodel Vettel

    Glencoe Regional Health
    Distance: 24.47 mi
    1024 Central Ave.
    Lester Prairie, MN 55354
  • Janella F Fuchs, FNP

    Janella F Fuchs, FNP

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    851 MARKETPLACE DR
    WACONIA, MN 55387
  • Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Catherine B Mascari, CNM

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    550 S MAPLE ST
    WACONIA, MN 55387
  • Kristin J Olson, FNP

    Kristin J Olson, FNP

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    851 MARKETPLACE DR
    WACONIA, MN 55387
  • Western Ob/Gyn Ltd

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    560 S Maple St
    Suite 130
    Waconia, MN 55387
  • Rebecca M Wirtz, FNP

    Rebecca M Wirtz, FNP

    Distance: 29.59 mi
    851 MARKETPLACE DR
    WACONIA, MN 55387

Nearby Cities

Glencoe (15.31 mi)
New Ulm (20.41 mi)
Hutchinson (24.26 mi)
Lester Pra... (24.49 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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What is a

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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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