Nearby Cities

Richland (18.73 mi)
Othello (21.86 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

99354 (3) (19.01 mi)
99344 (1) (21.44 mi)
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  • Jennifer Fordmeir 200 Points

    Jennifer Fordmeir

    Lourdes Counseling Center
    Distance: 18.72 mi
    1175 Carondelet Dr.
    Richland, WA 99354
  • Michelle Aronow 150 Points

    Michelle Aronow

    Lourdes Counseling Center
    Distance: 18.72 mi
    1175 Carondelet Dr.
    Richland, WA 99354
  • Daniel Pitts 150 Points

    Daniel Pitts

    Lourdes Counseling Center
    Distance: 18.72 mi
    1175 Carondelet Dr.
    Richland, WA 99354
  • Debra K Stanciu, NP

    Debra K Stanciu, NP

    Distance: 21.85 mi
    140 E MAIN
    OTHELLO, WA 99344
  • HEIDI NIXON 100 Points

    HEIDI NIXON

    HEIDI NIXON, ANP-BC, GNP-C
    Distance: 26.13 mi
    8121 W Quinault Ave Bldg F Ste 101
    Kennewick, WA 99336
  • NICHOLE GREEN 100 Points

    NICHOLE GREEN

    NICHOLE GREEN
    Distance: 26.13 mi
    8705 West 5th Avenue
    Kennewick, WA 99336
  • Peggy Steward 100 Points

    Peggy Steward

    Peggy Steward, ARNP
    Distance: 26.13 mi
    8121 W Quinault Ave Bldg F Ste 101
    A
    Kennewick, WA 99336
  • KRISTINE CLEMENTS

    KRISTINE CLEMENTS

    KRISTINE CLEMENTS, ARNP-C
    Distance: 26.13 mi
    2459 S Union Pl
    STE 130
    Kennewick, WA 99338
  • Amma Ababio
    100 Points

    Amma Ababio

    Astria Health Center - Prosser
    Distance: 29.55 mi
    355 Chardonnay Ave
    Prosser, WA 99350
  • Selena Diaz, FNP
    100 Points

    Selena Diaz, FNP

    Astria Health Center - Prosser
    Distance: 29.55 mi
    355 Chardonnay Ave
    Prosser, WA 99350
  • Linda Hawley, PMHNP

    Linda Hawley, PMHNP

    Astria Health Center - Prosser
    Distance: 29.55 mi
    355 Chardonnay Ave
    Prosser, WA 99350
  • Seve Manuel
    100 Points

    Seve Manuel

    Astria Health Center - Grandview
    Distance: 31.72 mi
    222 E 2nd St
    Grandview, WA 98930
  • DesaReé Wancho 100 Points

    DesaReé Wancho

    Astria Health Center - Grandview
    Distance: 31.72 mi
    222 E 2nd St
    Grandview, WA 98930

Nearby Cities

Richland (18.73 mi)
Othello (21.86 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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms:
nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications