Nearby Cities

Porter (18.84 mi)
Kingwood (19.99 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

77345 (2) (19.42 mi)
77365 (4) (19.84 mi)
77339 (1) (21.32 mi)
77346 (1) (23.4 mi)
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  • Kelly Callahan, NP-C 100 Points

    Kelly Callahan, NP-C

    Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 18.84 mi
    25553 U.s. 59
    Porter, TX 77365
  • Kendal Garza, NP-C 100 Points

    Kendal Garza, NP-C

    Kendal Garza, NP-C
    Distance: 18.84 mi
    25553 U.s. 59
    Porter, TX 77365
  • Teresa Herrin, FNP 100 Points

    Teresa Herrin, FNP

    Teresa Herrin, FNP
    Distance: 18.84 mi
    25553 U.s. 59
    Porter, TX 77365
  • Wanda Tierno, MSN, APRN-BC

    Wanda Tierno, MSN, APRN-BC

    Kelsey Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 18.84 mi
    25553 Eastex Fwy
    Suite 222, U.s. 59
    Porter, TX 77365
  • Linda Hardy, NP 150 Points

    Linda Hardy, NP

    Houston Methodist Primary Care Group
    Distance: 19.99 mi
    19701 Kingwood Drive
    Suite B
    Kingwood, TX 77339
  • Erica Vinogradov, NP 50 Points

    Erica Vinogradov, NP

    Distance: 19.99 mi
    4501 Magnolia Cove Drive
    Suite 106
    Kingwood, TX 77345
  • Patrice Campbell, NP
    100 Points

    Patrice Campbell, NP

    CenterWell Humble
    Distance: 25.81 mi
    9688 Fm 1960 Bypass Rd West
    Humble, TX 77338
  • Toya Champion, MSN, FNP 100 Points

    Toya Champion, MSN, FNP

    Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 25.81 mi
    8233 North Sam Houston Parkway East
    Humble, TX 77396
  • Meuryn Hechavarria, FNP 100 Points

    Meuryn Hechavarria, FNP

    Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 25.81 mi
    8233 North Sam Houston Parkway East
    Humble, TX 77396
  • Adam Roberts 100 Points

    Adam Roberts

    Adam Roberts, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 25.93 mi
    7655 FM 834
    Hull, TX 775640000
  • Brandy Roberts

    Brandy Roberts

    Brandy Roberts, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 25.93 mi
    7655 FM 834
    Hull, TX 775640000
  • Alexandrya Tran, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC 100 Points

    Alexandrya Tran, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

    Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
    Distance: 28.19 mi
    22407 Holzwarth Road
    Spring, TX 77389
  • NICOLE CROSBY 100 Points

    NICOLE CROSBY

    NICOLE CROSBY, APRN
    Distance: 28.19 mi
    8707 Spring Cypress Rd, STE E
    STE 100
    Spring, TX 77379-3331
  • Yiika Campbell, FNP-C 100 Points

    Yiika Campbell, FNP-C

    Yiika Campbell, FNP-C
    Distance: 28.19 mi
    2340 Grand Parkway
    Spring, TX 77389

Nearby Cities

Porter (18.84 mi)
Kingwood (19.99 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.


Nurse Practitioner FAQs:
What is a

Nurse Practitioner

?
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