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Quincy (21.53 mi)
Hannibal (21.63 mi)

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63401 (7) (20.53 mi)
62301 (54) (22.76 mi)
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  • Lisa Knuffman, AOCNP 150 Points

    Lisa Knuffman, AOCNP

    Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    3301 Broadway
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Mary Cook 100 Points

    Mary Cook

    Blessing Express Clinic
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    927 Broadway
    Suite 120
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Julie Barry 100 Points

    Julie Barry

    Blessing Family Medicine
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    927 Broadway St
    #330
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Katie Ayres, CNP 100 Points

    Katie Ayres, CNP

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    1025 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Megan Bridgeman, FNP-C 100 Points

    Megan Bridgeman, FNP-C

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    1118 Hampshire St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Becky Campbell, CNP 100 Points

    Becky Campbell, CNP

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    1025 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Angela Duncan, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Angela Duncan, FNP-BC

    Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    3301 Broadway
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Diana Veihl, NP 100 Points

    Diana Veihl, NP

    Quincy Medical Group Cancer Institute
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    3301 Broadway
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Mary Beth Decker, AGPC-NP 100 Points

    Mary Beth Decker, AGPC-NP

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    1118 Hampshire St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Kristen DeVine, FNP-C 100 Points

    Kristen DeVine, FNP-C

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    1025 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301
  • Luke Ellerman, NP-C 100 Points

    Luke Ellerman, NP-C

    Quincy Medical Group
    Distance: 21.52 mi
    1025 Maine St
    Quincy, IL 62301

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.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
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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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications