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44906 (35) (14.94 mi)
44691 (8) (19.38 mi)
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44090 (3) (20.65 mi)
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  • Rachel Hamilton
    100 Points

    Rachel Hamilton

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    2003 West 4th Street
    Ontario, OH 44906
  • Deanna Miller
    100 Points

    Deanna Miller

    Distance: 16.09 mi
    710 Richland Mall
    Ontario, OH 44906
  • Megan Crowley
    100 Points

    Megan Crowley

    Distance: 19.91 mi
    State Route 97 West
    Bellville, OH 44813
  • Tracy Fulton
    100 Points

    Tracy Fulton

    Distance: 19.91 mi
    987 State Route 97 West
    Bellville, OH 44813
  • Christine Sanborn 100 Points

    Christine Sanborn

    Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics, Wooster
    Distance: 20.49 mi
    3807 Friendsville Road
    Suite 209
    Wooster, OH 44691
  • Lydia Redick 100 Points

    Lydia Redick

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, Wooster
    Distance: 20.49 mi
    3807 Friendsville Road
    Wooster, OH 44691
  • Erin Ricker 100 Points

    Erin Ricker

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, Wooster
    Distance: 20.49 mi
    3807 Friendsville Road
    Wooster, OH 44691
  • Amanda Horn, CNP 70 Points

    Amanda Horn, CNP

    Mercy Health — Wellington Primary Care
    Distance: 21.39 mi
    840 Patriot Drive
    Wellington, OH 44090
  • Leslie Strodtbeck, CNP 50 Points

    Leslie Strodtbeck, CNP

    Mercy Health — Wellington Walk-in Care
    Distance: 21.39 mi
    840 Patriot Drive
    Wellington, OH 44090
  • Taneesha Resar, CNP 10 Points

    Taneesha Resar, CNP

    Distance: 21.39 mi
    840 Patriot Drive
    Wellington, OH 44090
  • Wendy Kerr

    Wendy Kerr

    Distance: 22.57 mi
    330 North Seltzer Street
    Crestline, OH 44827
  • Jenna Miller

    Jenna Miller

    Distance: 22.57 mi
    385 North Seltzer Street
    Crestline, OH 44827
  • Matthew Clingman, CNP 20 Points

    Matthew Clingman, CNP

    Mercy Health — Willard Primary Care
    Distance: 24.81 mi
    1100 Neal Zick Rd.
    Willard, OH 44890
  • Sarah Eshelman, CNP
    100 Points

    Sarah Eshelman, CNP

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    955 Bucyrus Road
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Hannah Mckee, CNP
    100 Points

    Hannah Mckee, CNP

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    269 Portland Way South
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Tiffini Pinion, CNP
    100 Points

    Tiffini Pinion, CNP

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    269 Portland Way South
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Deel Tammy

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    735 Grove Avenue
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Jacob Kessler

    Jacob Kessler

    Distance: 26.37 mi
    800 Portland Way North
    Galion, OH 44833
  • Suzanne Dade, NP
    3700 Points

    Suzanne Dade, NP

    Distance: 30.14 mi
    5783 Wooster Pike
    Medina, OH 44256
  • Emily Krikke 100 Points

    Emily Krikke

    Akron Children's Hospital Dermatology, Medina
    Distance: 30.14 mi
    3443 Medina Road
    Door 1 (Suite 108)
    Medina, OH 44256
  • Michelle Coffee, MD
    100 Points

    Michelle Coffee, MD

    Distance: 30.14 mi
    5779 Wooster Pike
    Medina, OH 44256
  • Michelle Koenig, MD
    100 Points

    Michelle Koenig, MD

    Distance: 30.14 mi
    5779 Wooster Pike
    Medina, OH 44256
  • Natalie Bilinovich

    Natalie Bilinovich

    Akron Children's Hospital Dermatology, Medina
    Distance: 30.14 mi
    3443 Medina Road
    Door 1 (Suite 108)
    Medina, OH 44256

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