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Burkeville (22 mi)

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23947 (1) (21.98 mi)
23922 (1) (22.06 mi)
23805 (2) (24.93 mi)
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  • Hope Alexander, NP
    100 Points

    Hope Alexander, NP

    Distance: 21.99 mi
    412 Namozine Street
    Burkeville, VA 23922
  • Lindsay Morris-Zetts, CNP 20 Points

    Lindsay Morris-Zetts, CNP

    Bon Secours — Southside Urology
    Distance: 26.37 mi
    40 Medical Park Blvd
    Suite D
    Petersburg, VA 23805
  • CRYSTAL ALEXANDER 100 Points

    CRYSTAL ALEXANDER

    CRYSTAL ALEXANDER
    Distance: 26.46 mi
    3660 Boulevard Suite E
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Angelica Smith, CNP 40 Points

    Angelica Smith, CNP

    Bon Secours — Colonial Heights Family Medicine
    Distance: 26.46 mi
    436 Clairmont Ct
    Suite 100
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Savannah Dayton, CNP

    Savannah Dayton, CNP

    Bon Secours — Colonial Heights Family Medicine
    Distance: 26.46 mi
    436 Clairmont Ct
    Suite 100
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Tyra Tanner, RD,  ANP-BC, CNS-BC, MSN, MEd 300 Points

    Tyra Tanner, RD, ANP-BC, CNS-BC, MSN, MEd

    ELLAD Preventative Health Services
    Distance: 28.21 mi
    6427 Chesterfield Meadows Drive
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • GABRIELLE QAHHAR 100 Points

    GABRIELLE QAHHAR

    Ms. GABRIELLE QAHHAR, FNP-C
    Distance: 28.21 mi
    9106 CASCADE CREEK LANE
    Chesterfield, VA 23832
  • Melissa Clayton, CNP 40 Points

    Melissa Clayton, CNP

    Ironbridge Family Practice
    Distance: 29.62 mi
    11601 Ironbridge Road
    Suite 117
    Chester, VA 23831
  • Ashley Elliott, CNP 30 Points

    Ashley Elliott, CNP

    Bon Secours — Briggs Road Family Medicine
    Distance: 29.62 mi
    12901 Briggs Road
    Chester, VA 23831
  • Kimberly Plummer, CNP 20 Points

    Kimberly Plummer, CNP

    Bon Secours - Chester Family Medicine
    Distance: 29.62 mi
    12801 Iron Bridge Rd
    Suite 200
    Chester, VA 23831
  • Katri French, CNP 20 Points

    Katri French, CNP

    Bon Secours — Briggs Road Family Medicine
    Distance: 29.62 mi
    12901 Briggs Road
    Chester, VA 23831

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Burkeville (22 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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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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