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Thompsons ... (8.83 mi)
Brentwood (8.88 mi)
Spring Hill (12.49 mi)
Nashville (17.3 mi)
Smyrna (19.99 mi)

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37064 (2) (1.11 mi)
37027 (1) (6.77 mi)
37179 (1) (8.84 mi)
37174 (4) (11.91 mi)
37215 (1) (12.05 mi)
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  • Kristine Izzi 100 Points

    Kristine Izzi

    Kristine Izzi, FNP-C
    109 Del Rio Pike
    Franklin, TN 37064
  • Rachel Eckert 100 Points

    Rachel Eckert

    Smyrna
    Distance: 8.83 mi
    991 Elliston Way
    Thompsons Station, TN 37179
  • Darlene Robinson, ACNPc 450 Points

    Darlene Robinson, ACNPc

    Elite Healthcare Alliance
    Distance: 8.88 mi
    1195 Old Hickory Blvd,
    Suite 102
    Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Taylor Davis

    Taylor Davis

    Taylor Davis, NP
    Distance: 12.49 mi
    5421 Main Street
    Spring Hill, TN 37174
  • Iwaz Barwari 100 Points

    Iwaz Barwari

    Iwaz Barwari, PA-C
    Distance: 17.3 mi
    2501 21st Avenue South
    Nashville, TN 37212
  • JULIET A ROCHE 100 Points

    JULIET A ROCHE

    JULIET A ROCHE, MSN, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 17.3 mi
    4525 Harding Pike
    Suite 200
    Nashville, TN 37205
  • KATHERINE CROCKER 100 Points

    KATHERINE CROCKER

    KATHERINE CROCKER, MSN, PMHNP-BC, FNP
    Distance: 17.3 mi
    4525 Harding Pike
    Suite 200
    Nashville, TN 372052154
  • Collette Utley, NP 10 Points

    Collette Utley, NP

    Distance: 17.3 mi
    2000 Richard Jones Rd.
    Suite 220
    Nashville, TN 37215
  • Carly McNeill, PMHNP

    Carly McNeill, PMHNP

    McNeill- Ms. Carly- NP
    Distance: 17.3 mi
    1501 16th Avenue South
    Nashville, TN 37212
  • Rachel Eckert 100 Points

    Rachel Eckert

    Smyrna
    Distance: 19.99 mi
    890 Isabella Lane
    Smyrna, TN 37167
  • LORI WATSON

    LORI WATSON

    LORI WATSON, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 19.99 mi
    831 Seven Oaks Boulevard
    Smyrna, TN 37167
  • Carolyn Hebel 100 Points

    Carolyn Hebel

    PrimeCare Clinic
    Distance: 23.36 mi
    1324 Trotwood Avenue
    Suite 12
    Columbia, TN 38401
  • Elias Manzella

    Elias Manzella

    Elias L. Manzella, PA-C
    Distance: 23.36 mi
    1218 Trotwood Avenue
    Building C
    Columbia, TN 38401
  • Mark Graves

    Mark Graves

    Mark Graves, FNP-BC
    Distance: 23.36 mi
    1222 Trotwood Avenue
    Suite 503
    Columbia, TN 38401
  • Mary Ann Johnson

    Mary Ann Johnson

    Mary Ann Johnson -Closed
    Distance: 23.36 mi
    1114 West 7th Street
    Columbia, TN 38401
  • Shavonne Morgan

    Shavonne Morgan

    Shavonne Morgan, FNP-BC
    Distance: 23.36 mi
    854 W. James Campbell Blvd
    Suite 403
    Columbia, TN 38401
  • Shelly Hargrove

    Shelly Hargrove

    Shelly Hargrove, FNP-C
    Distance: 23.36 mi
    1218 Trotwood Avenue
    Building C
    Columbia, TN 38401
  • Joanna Ferrell 100 Points

    Joanna Ferrell

    Ashland City
    Distance: 26.47 mi
    150 Hutton Place
    Ashland City, TN 37015
  • Bruce McLaughlin, NP 230 Points

    Bruce McLaughlin, NP

    Mt Juliet Family Care & Walk In Clinic, LLC
    Distance: 27.27 mi
    754 N. Mt. Juliet Rd
    Mount Juliet, TN 37122
  • Bruce McLaughlin, NP 140 Points

    Bruce McLaughlin, NP

    Mt Juliet Family Care & Walk In Clinic, LLC
    Distance: 27.27 mi
    754 North Mount Juliet Road
    Mount Juliet, TN 37122

Nearby Cities

Thompsons ... (8.83 mi)
Brentwood (8.88 mi)
Spring Hill (12.49 mi)
Nashville (17.3 mi)
Smyrna (19.99 mi)
Columbia (23.36 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