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  • Summer Gregson, FNP 50 Points

    Summer Gregson, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care - South Frisco
    Distance: 28.95 mi
    4461 Coit Rd
    Ste 301
    Frisco, TX 75035
  • Ashley Greenwalt, FNP 50 Points

    Ashley Greenwalt, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Primary Care at The Star
    Distance: 28.95 mi
    3800 Gaylord Pkwy
    Ste 910
    Frisco, TX 75034
  • Darshana Shrestha, ACNP 50 Points

    Darshana Shrestha, ACNP

    Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care - Frisco
    Distance: 28.95 mi
    15950 Eldorado Pkwy
    Ste 400
    Frisco, TX 75035
  • Gabrielle Borens, AGACNP 50 Points

    Gabrielle Borens, AGACNP

    Distance: 28.95 mi
    12505 Lebanon Rd
    Frisco, TX 75035
  • Aimee Samuels, FNP 50 Points

    Aimee Samuels, FNP

    Distance: 28.95 mi
    12505 Lebanon Rd
    Frisco, TX 75035
  • EDWIGE TONYE

    EDWIGE TONYE

    EDWIGE TONYE
    Distance: 28.95 mi
    6160 Warren Parkway (Virtual Telehealth Appointments)
    Suite 100
    Frisco, TX 75034
  • Jaleesa Dukuly

    Jaleesa Dukuly

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 28.95 mi
    5575 Warren Parkway
    Frisco, TX 75034-4093
  • Melissa Hataway, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Melissa Hataway, FNP-C

    Distance: 29.45 mi
    950 E. Belt Line Road
    Suite 150
    Cedar Hill, TX 75104
  • Regina Robertson, FNP
    100 Points

    Regina Robertson, FNP

    Distance: 29.45 mi
    950 Belt Line Road
    Suite 150
    Cedar Hill, TX 75104
  • Shicobie Adams, FNP 50 Points

    Shicobie Adams, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medicine - Cedar Hill
    Distance: 29.45 mi
    294 Uptown Blvd
    Ste 100
    Cedar Hill, TX 75104
  • RONNIE SMITH

    RONNIE SMITH

    RONNIE SMITH
    Distance: 29.45 mi
    1269 LONGLEAF DRIVE
    Cedar Hill, TX 75104
  • SHELIA JONES 100 Points

    SHELIA JONES

    SHELIA JONES, MSN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 33.02 mi
    2727 Bolton Boone Dr
    Suite 110
    Desoto, TX 75115

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