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  • Erin Smith, APRN, PMHNP-BC
    100 Points

    Erin Smith, APRN, PMHNP-BC

    Distance: 22.21 mi
    7450 Kessler Street
    Suite 300
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
  • Scott Thompson, APRN, FNP-BC
    100 Points

    Scott Thompson, APRN, FNP-BC

    Distance: 22.21 mi
    7450 Kessler Street
    Suite 300
    Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
  • Dr. PATRICIA NGIGI, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    Dr. PATRICIA NGIGI, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

    iCare365 Health and Wellness Clinic
    Distance: 22.46 mi
    2111 E Crossroads Ln
    #200
    Olathe, KS 660621658
  • Jodie Carpenter, APRN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Jodie Carpenter, APRN, FNP-C

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Excelsior Springs Clinic
    Distance: 22.51 mi
    199 S. McCleary Rd
    Suite 100
    Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
  • Mary Miele, APRN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Mary Miele, APRN, FNP-C

    Liberty Hospital Primary Care Excelsior Springs Clinic
    Distance: 22.51 mi
    199 S. McCleary Rd
    Suite 100
    Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
  • 100 Points

    Danielle Holloway, APRN

    Distance: 23.66 mi
    15604 Pinehurst Drive, #2
    Basehor, KS 66007
  • Abigail Kidwell, FNP
    200 Points

    Abigail Kidwell, FNP

    Saint Luke's Primary Care-Platte City
    Distance: 24.34 mi
    2703 Running Horse Rd
    Platte City, MO 64079

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

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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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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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