Nearby Cities

Columbia (10.61 mi)
Jefferson ... (19 mi)
Tipton (24 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

65201 (1) (9.56 mi)
65109 (10) (17.78 mi)
65101 (10) (23.9 mi)
65081 (2) (24 mi)
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  • Danette Stieferman, FNP
    200 Points

    Danette Stieferman, FNP

    Distance: 10.6 mi
    401 N Keene St
    Columbia, MO 65201
  • Joseph Genovese, NP
    200 Points

    Joseph Genovese, NP

    Distance: 19 mi
    1241 W. Stadium Blvd.
    Jefferson City, MO 65109
  • Terri Stone, NP
    180 Points

    Terri Stone, NP

    Distance: 19 mi
    1735 Elm Court
    Jefferson City, MO 65101
  • Sheila Carnett, DO
    150 Points

    Sheila Carnett, DO

    Distance: 19 mi
    1125 Madison Street
    Floor 3
    Jefferson City, MO 65101
  • Joseph Meystrik, FNP
    150 Points

    Joseph Meystrik, FNP

    Distance: 19 mi
    3605 Country Club Dr.
    Jefferson City, MO 65101
  • Nicole Borrenpohl, NP
    100 Points

    Nicole Borrenpohl, NP

    Distance: 19 mi
    1432 Southwest Blvd
    Jefferson City, MO 65109
  • Jeremy Laflamme, NP
    100 Points

    Jeremy Laflamme, NP

    Distance: 19 mi
    1241 W. Stadium Blvd.
    Jefferson City, MO 65109
  • Monica Biddle 100 Points

    Monica Biddle

    OB/GYN Clinic - Jefferson City
    Distance: 19 mi
    1125 Madison St
    Floor 3
    Jefferson City, MO 65101
  • Julie Miller

    Julie Miller

    Julie Miller, FNP
    Distance: 19 mi
    2511 W Edgewood Dr
    Suite D
    Jefferson City, MO 65109

Nearby Cities

Columbia (10.61 mi)
Tipton (24 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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