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Nesquehoning (12.63 mi)
Albrightsv... (15.99 mi)
Lehighton (17.03 mi)
Palmerton (22.23 mi)
Kresgeville (23.05 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

18240 (1) (12.54 mi)
18235 (3) (16.97 mi)
18210 (2) (17.59 mi)
18071 (1) (21.58 mi)
18333 (1) (21.63 mi)
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  • Rachel Seitzinger, CRNP
    100 Points

    Rachel Seitzinger, CRNP

    St. Luke's Primary Care-Nesquehoning
    Distance: 12.62 mi
    1114 East Catawissa Street
    Nesquehoning, PA 18240
  • Kristin Meckes, CRNP 100 Points

    Kristin Meckes, CRNP

    St. Luke's Albrightsville Primary Care
    Distance: 15.98 mi
    2599 State Route 903
    Albrightsville, PA 18210
  • Charles Wolfe, CRNP
    100 Points

    Charles Wolfe, CRNP

    Distance: 15.98 mi
    2599 State Route 903
    Albrightsville, PA 18210
  • Erika Lutkins, N.P.
    4380 Points

    Erika Lutkins, N.P.

    Distance: 17.02 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: 17.02 mi
    770 State Road
    Lehighton, PA 18235
  • Bethany Lengel, CRNP
    200 Points

    Bethany Lengel, CRNP

    St. Luke's Palmerton Primary Care
    Distance: 22.23 mi
    614 Delaware Avenue
    Suite 1
    Palmerton, PA 18071
  • Catherine Morrow, CRNP
    100 Points

    Catherine Morrow, CRNP

    St. Luke's Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology - Palmerton
    Distance: 22.23 mi
    614 Delaware Avenue
    Building B
    Palmerton, PA 18071
  • Britta Hansen, CRNP
    100 Points

    Britta Hansen, CRNP

    St. Luke's Palmerton Primary Care
    Distance: 22.23 mi
    614 Delaware Avenue
    Suite 1
    Palmerton, PA 18071
  • Tammy Lobach, DNP, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
    200 Points

    Tammy Lobach, DNP, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

    St. Luke's Kresgeville Family Practice
    Distance: 23.04 mi
    543 Interchange Road
    Suite 105
    Kresgeville, PA 18333
  • Amy DePalma, N.P.
    2420 Points

    Amy DePalma, N.P.

    Distance: 25.67 mi
    1310 Route 209
    Suite 105/B
    Gilbert, PA 18331
  • ALEXIS EMERICH

    ALEXIS EMERICH

    ALEXIS EMERICH, RN
    Distance: 28.3 mi
    1851 W. End Ave.
    Pottsville, PA 17901
  • Bettina Heinsohn, CRNP
    100 Points

    Bettina Heinsohn, CRNP

    Distance: 28.71 mi
    530 Centre Street
    Ashland, PA 17921
  • Kristin O'Donnell, CRNP
    100 Points

    Kristin O'Donnell, CRNP

    St. Luke's Ashland Family Practice
    Distance: 28.71 mi
    530 Centre Street
    Ashland, PA 17921
  • Jaclynn Harnish, CRNP
    200 Points

    Jaclynn Harnish, CRNP

    St. Luke's Northern Valley Primary Care - Northampton
    Distance: 32.1 mi
    602B East 21st Street
    Suite 400
    Northampton, PA 18067

Nearby Cities

Nesquehoning (12.63 mi)
Albrightsv... (15.99 mi)
Lehighton (17.03 mi)
Palmerton (22.23 mi)
Kresgeville (23.05 mi)

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.


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