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  • Noemi Scott

    Noemi Scott

    Noemi Scott, NP
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    7622 Louis Pasteur Dr
    Ste 201
    San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Rachael Owens, AGACNP-BC, BSN, RN

    Rachael Owens, AGACNP-BC, BSN, RN

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    9153 Huebner Rd.
    San Antonio, TX 78240
  • Sylvia Perez, NP

    Sylvia Perez, NP

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    7526 LOUIS PASTEUR DR, ROOM 318
    MC7792
    San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Kimberly Peters, FNP

    Kimberly Peters, FNP

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    8300 FLOYD CURL DR, 1ST FLOOR
    MC8303
    San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Emily Scherrer, NP

    Emily Scherrer, NP

    South Texas Pediatric Endocrinology
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    525 Oak Centre Dr
    Ste 350
    San Antonio, TX 78258
  • Steven Calamia

    Steven Calamia

    Steven M Calamia, NP
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    517 SW Military Dr
    Ste 106
    San Antonio, TX 78221
  • Steven Calamia

    Steven Calamia

    Steven M Calamia, NP
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    517 SW Military Dr
    Ste A
    San Antonio, TX 78221
  • Bridget Strathopolous (Slattery), FNP-BC

    Bridget Strathopolous (Slattery), FNP-BC

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    7940 Floyd Curl Dr
    Ste 620
    San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Alberta Balasingh, FNP-BC

    Alberta Balasingh, FNP-BC

    Surgical Oncology Associates of South Texas
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    8715 Village Dr
    Ste 620
    San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Tammie Kampa

    Tammie Kampa

    Tammie Kampa, PMHNP
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    540 Oak Center Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78258-3936
  • Kimberly Tench, APRN

    Kimberly Tench, APRN

    Distance: 23.56 mi
    18414 US Highway 281 North,
    Suite 104
    San Antonio, TX 78259
  • Viviane Viray

    Viviane Viray

    Viviane Reyes Viray, NP
    Distance: 23.56 mi
    8235 S New Braunfels
    Ste 101
    San Antonio, TX 78235

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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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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