Nearby Cities

Arlington (9.48 mi)
Collierville (15.43 mi)
Cordova (15.59 mi)
Germantown (19.35 mi)
Bartlett (20.33 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

38060 (1) (1.89 mi)
38002 (2) (13.51 mi)
38018 (1) (15.19 mi)
38017 (1) (15.3 mi)
38133 (3) (15.81 mi)
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  • Cathy Lipsey, NP
    100 Points

    Cathy Lipsey, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - Oakland
    7243 Hwy 64
    Oakland, TN 38060
  • Tonya Parson, FNP

    Tonya Parson, FNP

    Distance: 9.48 mi
    2961 Canada Rd. #105
    Arlington, TN 38002
  • Stacey Powell, NP 110 Points

    Stacey Powell, NP

    CareFree Health & Weight Clinic
    Distance: 15.43 mi
    793 West Poplar Ave.
    Collierville, TN 38017
  • 20 Points

    Cordova Psychiatric Associates

    Distance: 15.59 mi
    1135 Cully Rd, Suite 101
    Cordova, TN 38018
  • Michelle Wredling, NP
    200 Points

    Michelle Wredling, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - Wolf River
    Distance: 19.35 mi
    9947 Wolf River Blvd
    Ste 110
    Germantown, TN 38139
  • Robert Fortune III, FNP
    100 Points

    Robert Fortune III, FNP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - Wolf River
    Distance: 19.35 mi
    9947 Wolf River Blvd
    Ste 110
    Germantown, TN 38139
  • Kimala Moseby-Fowler, NP

    Kimala Moseby-Fowler, NP

    Distance: 19.35 mi
    7691 Poplar Ave
    Germantown, TN 38138
  • Lauren Ray, WHNP
    210 Points

    Lauren Ray, WHNP

    Bartlett Women's Clinic
    Distance: 20.33 mi
    2996 Kate Bond Rd
    Ste 413
    BARTLETT, TN 38133
  • Angela Owens 100 Points

    Angela Owens

    Angela Owens
    Distance: 20.33 mi
    5087 Stembridge Street
    Bartlett, TN 38002
  • Belinda Fleming, NP
    100 Points

    Belinda Fleming, NP

    Distance: 22.75 mi
    99 Doctors Dr
    Ste 700
    Munford, TN 38058
  • Shellie Hendren, NP
    100 Points

    Shellie Hendren, NP

    Distance: 22.75 mi
    99 Doctors Dr
    Ste 700
    Munford, TN 38058
  • Danielle Bradley, NP
    100 Points

    Danielle Bradley, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - May Medical Group
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    99 Doctors Dr
    Ste 700
    Munford, TN 38058
  • Tabitha Woodard, NP 100 Points

    Tabitha Woodard, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - May Medical Group
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    99 Doctors Dr
    Ste 700
    Munford, TN 38058
  • Kathy Banks, NP

    Kathy Banks, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - May Medical Group
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    99 Doctors Dr
    Ste 700
    Munford, TN 38058
  • Whitney Millican, NP

    Whitney Millican, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - May Medical Group
    Distance: 22.75 mi
    99 Doctors Dr
    Ste 700
    Munford, TN 38058
  • William McMahon, NP

    William McMahon, NP

    Saint Francis Medical Partners - Millington
    Distance: 22.92 mi
    8507 Hwy 51 N
    Ste 107
    Millington, TN 38053
  • Deborah Martin, FNP

    Deborah Martin, FNP

    Distance: 25.63 mi
    7235 Hacks Cross Rd.
    Olive Branch, MS 38654

Nearby Cities

Arlington (9.48 mi)
Collierville (15.43 mi)
Cordova (15.59 mi)
Germantown (19.35 mi)
Bartlett (20.33 mi)
Munford (22.75 mi)
Millington (22.92 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