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Tappahannock (13.96 mi)

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22560 (1) (13.73 mi)
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  • Carolyn Tankersley, CNP

    Carolyn Tankersley, CNP

    Tappahannock Primary Care
    Distance: 13.96 mi
    1362 Tappahannock Boulevard
    Tappahannock, VA 22560
  • Molly Massey, CNP 10 Points

    Molly Massey, CNP

    Bon Secours Internal Medicine of Ashland
    Distance: 27.64 mi
    306 Ashcake Road
    Suite C
    Ashland, VA 23005
  • Alison Schaefer, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Alison Schaefer, FNP-C

    Distance: 28.38 mi
    511 Park Hill Drive
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Stephenie Gutridge-Snode, CRNP
    440 Points

    Stephenie Gutridge-Snode, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
    Distance: 31.21 mi
    41680 Miss Bessie Drive
    Ste. 301
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • Kathryn Sterling, CRNP
    280 Points

    Kathryn Sterling, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital
    Distance: 31.21 mi
    41680 Miss Bessie Drive
    Ste. 301
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • Morgan Hensley, CRNP
    220 Points

    Morgan Hensley, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Primary Care at St. Clement's
    Distance: 31.21 mi
    23511 Hollywood Road
    Ste. 2
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • Lindsay Hill, FNP-C
    130 Points

    Lindsay Hill, FNP-C

    MedStar Shah Medical Group at Shanti Medical Center
    Distance: 31.21 mi
    26840 Point Lookout Road
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • Amy Ramthun, CRNP

    Amy Ramthun, CRNP

    MedStar Health: Women's Health at Leonardtown
    Distance: 31.21 mi
    41680 Miss Bessie Dr.
    Ste. 102
    Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • Kate Nichols, NP
    120 Points

    Kate Nichols, NP

    Distance: 33.1 mi
    10120 W. Broad St.
    Suite F
    Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • Kate Tibbs 100 Points

    Kate Tibbs

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 33.1 mi
    5213 Hickory Park Drive
    Glen Allen, VA 23059
  • Nisha Patel, NP
    100 Points

    Nisha Patel, NP

    Distance: 33.1 mi
    10120 W. Broad St.
    Suite F
    Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • GERNITA LEE

    GERNITA LEE

    GERNITA LEE
    Distance: 33.1 mi
    3974 Springfield Rd
    Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • GERNITA LEE

    GERNITA LEE

    GERNITA LEE
    Distance: 33.1 mi
    3974 Springfield Road
    Glen Allen, VA 23060
  • Hannon Courtney

    Hannon Courtney

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 33.1 mi
    5213 Hickory Park Drive
    Glen Allen, VA 23059-2617
  • Dorsey Lauren

    Dorsey Lauren

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 33.1 mi
    5213 Hickory Park Drive
    Glen Allen, VA 23059-2617

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Tappahannock (13.96 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.


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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.


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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications