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  • Kristina Witter, CRNP
    100 Points

    Kristina Witter, CRNP

    Distance: 23.47 mi
    1107 Bethlehem Pike
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Karen Snyder, CRNP
    100 Points

    Karen Snyder, CRNP

    Distance: 24.19 mi
    2793 Geryville Pike
    Suite 200
    Pennsburg, PA 18073
  • Carol Smigelsky, NP 320 Points

    Carol Smigelsky, NP

    Affilliates in OB/GYN
    Distance: 24.23 mi
    111 State Route 31
    Suite 121
    FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
  • Wendy Kaggerud, CNM

    Wendy Kaggerud, CNM

    Distance: 24.23 mi
    1100 WESCOTT DR STE 105
    FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
  • Jacqueline Stone, NP

    Jacqueline Stone, NP

    Distance: 24.23 mi
    121 STATE ROUTE 31
    FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
  • Victoria Kummer, APN
    100 Points

    Victoria Kummer, APN

    Distance: 25 mi
    108 Bilby Road
    Suite 201
    Hackettstown, NJ 07840
  • Elizabeth Myler

    Elizabeth Myler

    Elizabeth Myler, APN
    Distance: 25 mi
    254 B Mountain Avenue
    Suite 100
    Hackettstown, NJ 07840
  • Tara Olivo-Moore

    Tara Olivo-Moore

    Tara Olivo-Moore, APN
    Distance: 25 mi
    254 B Mountain Avenue
    Suite 100
    Hackettstown, NJ 07840
  • Erika Lutkins, N.P.
    4380 Points

    Erika Lutkins, N.P.

    Distance: 25.87 mi
    281 N 12th Street
    Suite 2B
    Lehighton, PA 18235
  • Ann Acevedo, CRNP
    100 Points

    Ann Acevedo, CRNP

    St. Luke's Nephrology Associates of Carbon County - Lehighton
    Distance: 25.87 mi
    770 State Road
    Lehighton, PA 18235
  • Kristin Meckes, CRNP 100 Points

    Kristin Meckes, CRNP

    St. Luke's Albrightsville Primary Care
    Distance: 28.66 mi
    2599 State Route 903
    Albrightsville, PA 18210
  • Charles Wolfe, CRNP
    100 Points

    Charles Wolfe, CRNP

    Distance: 28.66 mi
    2599 State Route 903
    Albrightsville, PA 18210

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

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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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications