Nearby Cities

Los Alamos (14.53 mi)
Abiquiu (19.99 mi)
Santa Fe (22.49 mi)

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87532 (1) (4.07 mi)
87544 (1) (13.54 mi)
87510 (1) (19.99 mi)
87501 (4) (21.1 mi)
87505 (28) (24.45 mi)
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  • Catherine M Fisher, NP

    Catherine M Fisher, NP

    1010 SPRUCE ST
    ESPANOLA, NM 87532
  • Nyla Hashim, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Nyla Hashim, FNP-C

    Distance: 14.53 mi
    118 Central Park Square
    Los Alamos, NM 87544
  • Ann N Smith, NP

    Ann N Smith, NP

    Distance: 19.99 mi
    HWY 84 BLDG 185
    ABIQUIU, NM 87510
  • Corey Sutter, CFNP
    570 Points

    Corey Sutter, CFNP

    Corey Sutter CFNP
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    1650 Hospital Drive
    400
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Jacqueline Belinsky, NP 10 Points

    Jacqueline Belinsky, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    2025 GALISTEO ST
    SANTA FE, NM 87505
  • Cheryl Becker

    Cheryl Becker

    Cheryl A. Becker
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    455 Saint Michael's Drive
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Johannah Yazzie

    Johannah Yazzie

    CHRISTUS St. Vincent Arroyo Chamiso Pediatrics
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    465 St. Michael's Drive
    Suite 200
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Patricia Rosen

    Patricia Rosen

    CHRISTUS St. Vincent Family Medicine Center
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    2025 Galisteo St.
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Chandel Martinez

    Chandel Martinez

    CHRISTUS St. Vincent Holistic Health & Wellness
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    490 W. Zia Rd.
    Ste. 4
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • David Morrison

    David Morrison

    CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    455 St. Michael’s Dr.
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Jason Hayes

    Jason Hayes

    CHRISTUS St. Vincent Surgical Associates
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    5501 Herrera Drive
    Santa Fe, NM 87507
  • Crystal Romero

    Crystal Romero

    Crystal A. Romero
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    465 St. Michael's Drive
    St. 200
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Earnest Carolyn Msn RN Cs

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    530A Harkle Road
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Janis Finelli, NP

    Janis Finelli, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    514 ONATE PLACE
    SANTA FE, NM 87501
  • Mary M Honeycutt, NP

    Mary M Honeycutt, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    531 HARKLE RD STE D
    SANTA FE, NM 87505
  • Dennis J Jung, NP

    Dennis J Jung, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    2025 GALISTEO ST
    SANTA FE, NM 87505
  • Donna A Ketcheson, NP

    Donna A Ketcheson, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    683 HARKLE RD STE B
    SANTA FE, NM 87505
  • Donna A Ketcheson, NP

    Donna A Ketcheson, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    514 ONATE PL
    SANTA FE, NM 87501
  • Laura Murphy

    Laura Murphy

    Laura A. Murphy
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    440 St. Michael's Drive
    Suite 250
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Patricia Smith

    Patricia Smith

    Patricia Smith
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    2019 Galisteo Dr.
    Bldg. B
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
  • Holly Purcell-Callin, NP

    Holly Purcell-Callin, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    514 ONATE PL
    SANTA FE, NM 87501
  • Margaret A Romero, NP

    Margaret A Romero, NP

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    204 N GUADALUPE ST STE C
    SANTA FE, NM 87501
  • Sonia Armijo

    Sonia Armijo

    Sonia E. Armijo
    Distance: 22.49 mi
    2100 Calle de la Vuelta
    Suite D-103
    Santa Fe, NM 87505

Nearby Cities

Los Alamos (14.53 mi)
Abiquiu (19.99 mi)
Santa Fe (22.49 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.


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