Nearby Cities

Courtland (18.03 mi)
Emporia (21.52 mi)
Petersburg (22.65 mi)
Colonial H... (23.85 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

23805 (2) (16.65 mi)
23837 (2) (18.93 mi)
23847 (2) (21.22 mi)
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  • Mary Babb, CNP 10 Points

    Mary Babb, CNP

    Bon Secours — Courtland Family Medicine
    Distance: 18.03 mi
    22708 Main Street
    Courtland, VA 23837
  • Barbara Wilson, CNP

    Barbara Wilson, CNP

    Bon Secours — Courtland Family Medicine
    Distance: 18.03 mi
    22708 Main Street
    Courtland, VA 23837
  • Kelli Powell, CNP 50 Points

    Kelli Powell, CNP

    Bon Secours — Emporia Family Medicine
    Distance: 21.51 mi
    511 Belfield Dr.
    Emporia, VA 23847
  • Amanda Temple, CNP 30 Points

    Amanda Temple, CNP

    Bon Secours — Emporia Family Medicine
    Distance: 21.51 mi
    511 Belfield Dr.
    Emporia, VA 23847
  • Lindsay Morris-Zetts, CNP 20 Points

    Lindsay Morris-Zetts, CNP

    Bon Secours — Southside Urology
    Distance: 22.64 mi
    40 Medical Park Blvd
    Suite D
    Petersburg, VA 23805
  • CRYSTAL ALEXANDER 100 Points

    CRYSTAL ALEXANDER

    CRYSTAL ALEXANDER
    Distance: 23.84 mi
    3660 Boulevard Suite E
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Angelica Smith, CNP 40 Points

    Angelica Smith, CNP

    Bon Secours — Colonial Heights Family Medicine
    Distance: 23.84 mi
    436 Clairmont Ct
    Suite 100
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Savannah Dayton, CNP

    Savannah Dayton, CNP

    Bon Secours — Colonial Heights Family Medicine
    Distance: 23.84 mi
    436 Clairmont Ct
    Suite 100
    Colonial Heights, VA 23834
  • Melissa Kerrick, CNP 50 Points

    Melissa Kerrick, CNP

    Bon Secours — Franklin Family Medicine
    Distance: 25.66 mi
    1378 Armory Drive
    Franklin, VA 23851
  • Ricky Brockington, CNP 50 Points

    Ricky Brockington, CNP

    Bon Secours — Southampton Family Medicine
    Distance: 25.66 mi
    102-B Fairview Drive
    Franklin, VA 23851
  • Moya Hash, CNP 30 Points

    Moya Hash, CNP

    Bon Secours — Southampton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
    Distance: 25.66 mi
    210 Fairview Dr
    Franklin, VA 23851

Nearby Cities

Courtland (18.03 mi)
Emporia (21.52 mi)
Petersburg (22.65 mi)
Colonial H... (23.85 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

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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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