Nearby Cities

Emory (22.7 mi)
Mineola (23.04 mi)
Athens (24.3 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

75103 (3) (0.54 mi)
75773 (2) (21.12 mi)
75440 (1) (23.11 mi)
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  • Elizabeth Pearson 100 Points

    Elizabeth Pearson

    CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances HealthPark - Canton
    18780 Interstate 20
    Canton, TX 75103
  • Regan Waters 100 Points

    Regan Waters

    CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances HealthPark - Canton
    18780 Interstate 20
    Canton, TX 75103
  • Jessica Westmoreland 100 Points

    Jessica Westmoreland

    CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances HealthPark - Canton
    18780 Interstate 20
    Canton, TX 75103
  • Aubree Lemarr 100 Points

    Aubree Lemarr

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 22.7 mi
    650 E. Lennon Dr.
    Emory, TX 75440
  • Amarina Obyrne 100 Points

    Amarina Obyrne

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 23.04 mi
    1302 N. Pacific St.
    Mineola, TX 75773
  • Kokeesha Paul 100 Points

    Kokeesha Paul

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 23.04 mi
    1302 N. Pacific
    Mineola, TX 75773
  • July Adams 100 Points

    July Adams

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 24.31 mi
    1505 TX-19 S.
    Athens, TX 75751
  • Haley Davis 100 Points

    Haley Davis

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 24.31 mi
    1505 TX-19 S.
    Athens, TX 75751
  • Tajan Hayter 100 Points

    Tajan Hayter

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 24.31 mi
    1505 TX-19 S.
    Athens, TX 75751
  • Celya Tilley

    Celya Tilley

    Celya Tilley
    Distance: 24.31 mi
    1505 TX-19 S.
    Athens, TX 75751
  • Susan Craig

    Susan Craig

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic - Athens
    Distance: 24.31 mi
    1505 Highway 19 South
    Athens, TX 75751
  • Jami Bryan, AGPCNP 150 Points

    Jami Bryan, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Laura Cunningham, FNP 150 Points

    Laura Cunningham, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Judy Candler, AGPCNP 50 Points

    Judy Candler, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Mary Carver, ANP 50 Points

    Mary Carver, ANP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Kerri Reid, AGPCNP 50 Points

    Kerri Reid, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Connie Mulvihill

    Connie Mulvihill

    Connie Mulvihill, NP
    Distance: 26.99 mi
    809 W Nash St
    Ste 100
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Shelby Harry 100 Points

    Shelby Harry

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 29.13 mi
    502 E. Goode St.
    Ste. 1E
    Quitman, TX 75783
  • Chandra Oud 100 Points

    Chandra Oud

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 29.13 mi
    502 E. Goode St.
    Ste. 1E
    Quitman, TX 75783

Nearby Cities

Emory (22.7 mi)
Mineola (23.04 mi)
Athens (24.3 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