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Kyle (6.41 mi)
New Braunfels (18.64 mi)
Dripping S... (22.4 mi)

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78666 (8) (2.25 mi)
78640 (8) (9.67 mi)
78130 (14) (16.07 mi)
78132 (3) (16.69 mi)
78747 (1) (17.91 mi)
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  • ANNA MARTINEZ 100 Points

    ANNA MARTINEZ

    ANNA MARTINEZ
    Distance: 2.06 mi
    2001 Medical PKWY
    C
    San Marcos, TX 78666
  • HOLLY CLARKE 100 Points

    HOLLY CLARKE

    HOLLY CLARKE
    Distance: 2.06 mi
    2001 Medical PKWY
    C
    San Marcos, TX 78666
  • Therese James 150 Points

    Therese James

    ARC Center Street
    Distance: 6.41 mi
    22420 IH-35
    Suite 203
    Kyle, TX 78640
  • Candice Shipp 150 Points

    Candice Shipp

    ARC Center Street
    Distance: 6.41 mi
    22420 IH-35
    Suite 203
    Kyle, TX 78640
  • Erika Kelso, FNP-BC
    670 Points

    Erika Kelso, FNP-BC

    Distance: 18.65 mi
    1584 East Common St.
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Karla Puentes, MSN, FNP-BC 100 Points

    Karla Puentes, MSN, FNP-BC

    Comal Women's Medical Associates
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    545 Creekside Crossing
    Ste 230
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Sharla Clark 100 Points

    Sharla Clark

    Conviva New Braunfels
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    1860 S. Seguin Ave Building E
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Stephanie Berry, MSN, FNP-C 100 Points

    Stephanie Berry, MSN, FNP-C

    MedFirst Primary Care
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    2648 Loop 337
    New Braunfels, TX 78132
  • Janelle Block 100 Points

    Janelle Block

    Partners in Primary Care Braunfels
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    1860 S. Seguin Ave
    Building E
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Alida Askren, APRN

    Alida Askren, APRN

    Distance: 18.65 mi
    955 TX-337 Loop
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Lana Cameron, NP

    Lana Cameron, NP

    Distance: 18.65 mi
    545 Creekside Crossing
    Ste 106
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Rachel Whitten, APRN

    Rachel Whitten, APRN

    Conviva Care Center New Braunfels
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    1860 S. Seguin Avenue
    Building E
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Sarah Gaylord

    Sarah Gaylord

    Sarah Gaylord, NP
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    2020 Sundance Pkwy
    Suite A1
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Sonia Reyes

    Sonia Reyes

    Sonia Patricia Reyes, NP
    Distance: 18.65 mi
    169 S Business Ih 35
    Ste 169
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • Rachel Whitten, APRN

    Rachel Whitten, APRN

    Distance: 18.65 mi
    1860 S. Seguin Avenue
    Building E
    New Braunfels, TX 78130
  • KAREN JOHNSON 100 Points

    KAREN JOHNSON

    KAREN JOHNSON, FNP-BC
    Distance: 32.24 mi
    3746 Schertz Pkwy
    STE #100
    Schertz, TX 78154-2929

Nearby Cities

San Marcos (2.06 mi)
Kyle (6.41 mi)
New Braunfels (18.64 mi)
Dripping S... (22.4 mi)

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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.

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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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