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Baytown (24.58 mi)

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77523 (2) (17.38 mi)
77521 (5) (22.66 mi)
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  • Adam Roberts 100 Points

    Adam Roberts

    Adam Roberts, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 15.99 mi
    7655 FM 834
    Hull, TX 775640000
  • Brandy Roberts

    Brandy Roberts

    Brandy Roberts, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 15.99 mi
    7655 FM 834
    Hull, TX 775640000
  • Kelly Padgett, NP 230 Points

    Kelly Padgett, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    8608 North Highway 146
    Suite 600
    Baytown, TX 77523
  • Sharleen Botero, NP 190 Points

    Sharleen Botero, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    1677A West Baker Road
    Suite 2701
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Trudy Istre, NP 170 Points

    Trudy Istre, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    1677A West Baker Road
    Suite 2701
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Daphne Tamir, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 150 Points

    Daphne Tamir, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

    Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    4301 Garth Road
    Suite 311
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Haley Burnside, NP 100 Points

    Haley Burnside, NP

    Kelsey Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    6300 Garth Road
    Suite 200
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • Timiki Richard, NP 50 Points

    Timiki Richard, NP

    Distance: 24.58 mi
    8608 North Highway 146
    Suite 600
    Baytown, TX 77523
  • Patricia Walker, FNPC

    Patricia Walker, FNPC

    CenterWell Baytown
    Distance: 24.58 mi
    6515 Garth Rd
    Suite 150
    Baytown, TX 77521
  • AMY WILSON 100 Points

    AMY WILSON

    AMY WILSON, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 34.22 mi
    3101 Nasa Parkway
    Ste B
    Seabrook, TX 77586-6475

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Baytown (24.58 mi)

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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.

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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.

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A Nurse Practitioner can work in private offices, clinics, schools, hospitals and health departments.

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A Nurse Practitioner can carry out many duties. Some of these include:
- Conferring with physicians and referring patients to specialists
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- 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

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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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