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  • Kathleen Ledwick, NP
    100 Points

    Kathleen Ledwick, NP

    Distance: 15.92 mi
    87 Mcgregor St Ste 2100
    Manchester, NH 03102
  • Albert Ward, APRN -10 Points

    Albert Ward, APRN

    Better Choices Counseling
    Distance: 15.92 mi
    30 Canton Street
    Suite 13
    Manchester, NH 03103
  • HEIDI KRAFT

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    HEIDI KRAFT, PMHNP
    Distance: 17.48 mi
    15 Main Street
    #1055
    Greenville, NH 03048
  • Joanne Connolly

    Joanne Connolly

    Joanne Connolly, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 17.48 mi
    800 Turnpike St
    North Andover, MA 01845
  • Lindsay Messina

    Lindsay Messina

    Holy Family Hospital
    Distance: 19.8 mi
    140 Lincoln Avenue
    Haverhill, MA 01830
  • Nancy Hagberg, NP

    Nancy Hagberg, NP

    Distance: 21.14 mi
    881 SOUTH ST
    FITCHBURG, MA 01420
  • Anna Pozharny, MSN
    100 Points

    Anna Pozharny, MSN

    Distance: 21.91 mi
    54 Baker Avenue Ext
    Concord, MA 01742
  • Kristina Gallant, NP
    160 Points

    Kristina Gallant, NP

    Distance: 22.27 mi
    114 Merriam Ave
    Ste 101
    Leominster, MA 01453
  • Audrey Paradis 50 Points

    Audrey Paradis

    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    Distance: 22.69 mi
    41 Mall Road
    Burlington, MA 01805
  • Cynthia Cahoon

    Cynthia Cahoon

    Cynthia Cahoon, DNP
    Distance: 23.59 mi
    61 Nh Route 27
    Raymond, NH 03077
  • Soccorso Elizabeth-Ann

    Soccorso Elizabeth-Ann

    Elizabeth-Ann Soccorso, APRN
    Distance: 25.2 mi
    110 Hartwell Ave
    Lexington, MA 02421-3118
  • Joanne Connolly

    Joanne Connolly

    Joanne Connolly, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 25.44 mi
    12 Alfred St
    Woburn, MA 01801
  • Soccorso Elizabeth-Ann

    Soccorso Elizabeth-Ann

    Elizabeth-Ann Soccorso, APRN
    Distance: 26.43 mi
    6 Kimball Lane
    Lynnfield, MA 01940-2682
  • Katie O'Brien, NP
    100 Points

    Katie O'Brien, NP

    Distance: 27.17 mi
    92 Montvale Ave Ste 3000
    Stoneham, MA 02180
  • Rochelle Ettlinger, PMHNP

    Rochelle Ettlinger, PMHNP

    Dr. Rochelle Ettlinger, NP
    Distance: 27.38 mi
    41 Highland Avenue
    Winchester, MA 01890
  • Margaret E Kelly, NP

    Margaret E Kelly, NP

    Distance: 30.09 mi
    12 ELM ST
    ANTRIM, NH 03440
  • Honor MacNaughton, MD 100 Points

    Honor MacNaughton, MD

    CHA Malden Care Center
    Distance: 31.13 mi
    195 Canal Street
    Malden, MA 02148
  • Raven Batshon, MD, MPH
    100 Points

    Raven Batshon, MD, MPH

    CHA Revere Care Center
    Distance: 33.83 mi
    454 Broadway
    3rd Floor
    Revere, MA 02151

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