Nearby Cities

Oregon (3.8 mi)
Lambertville (7.98 mi)
Perrysburg (8.27 mi)
Maumee (8.65 mi)
Waterville (14.07 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

43608 (7) (1.57 mi)
43606 (3) (2.61 mi)
43611 (2) (4.48 mi)
43616 (14) (4.67 mi)
43623 (9) (5.71 mi)
> View More
Add Listing

Nurse Practitioner Toledo, OH

Find

Nurse Practitioners

In Your Area
Enter or

Nurse Practitioner Toledo, OH

Find a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive care and prescribe medication.

Results for Toledo, OH

  • Ashley Berry, CNP

    Ashley Berry, CNP

    Mercy Health — Perrysburg Weight Management Solutions
    Distance: 8.27 mi
    1103 Village Square Dr.
    Suite 200
    Perrysburg, OH 43551
  • Joshua Mayle, CNP 40 Points

    Joshua Mayle, CNP

    Mercy Health — Maumee Primary Care
    Distance: 8.64 mi
    1657 Holland Rd.
    Suite A
    Maumee, OH 43537
  • Kimberly Vriezelaar, CNP 20 Points

    Kimberly Vriezelaar, CNP

    Mercy Health - Maumee Pain Medicine
    Distance: 8.64 mi
    1360 Arrowhead Drive
    Maumee, OH 43537
  • Kacie Truss, CNP

    Kacie Truss, CNP

    Mercy Health - Fallen Timbers Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
    Distance: 8.64 mi
    6005 Monclova Road
    Maumee, OH 43537
  • Kelsie Oyer, CNP

    Kelsie Oyer, CNP

    ProMedica Physicians Obstetrics - Gynecology - Maumee
    Distance: 8.64 mi
    660 Beaver Creek Cir
    #200
    Maumee, OH 43537
  • Meghan McGuire, APRN-CNP 100 Points

    Meghan McGuire, APRN-CNP

    ProMedica Physicians Digestive Healthcare - Sylvania
    Distance: 8.98 mi
    5700 Monroe St
    #103
    Sylvania, OH 43560
  • Braden Stang, CNP 10 Points

    Braden Stang, CNP

    Mercy Health - Waterville Walk In
    Distance: 14.06 mi
    1222 Pray Boulevard
    Waterville, OH 43566
  • Amy Donnelly, CNP 10 Points

    Amy Donnelly, CNP

    Mercy Health — Swanton Primary Care
    Distance: 18.1 mi
    22 Turtle Creek Cir.
    Swanton, OH 43558
  • Whitney Gawronski, CNP 10 Points

    Whitney Gawronski, CNP

    Mercy Health — Swanton Primary Care
    Distance: 18.1 mi
    22 Turtle Creek Cir.
    Swanton, OH 43558
  • Judith Schuessler, CNP

    Judith Schuessler, CNP

    ProMedica Physicians Family Medicine - Fremont
    Distance: 31.17 mi
    605 Third Ave.
    Building B, Suite D
    Fremont, OH 43420

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