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  • Linda Wagner, CCMHC, NCC, LPC-S 210 Points

    Linda Wagner, CCMHC, NCC, LPC-S

    Empowerment Services P C
    105 E Castellano Dr
    C
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Brian Velez, APRN
    200 Points

    Brian Velez, APRN

    Center of the Heart
    1575 N Resler Dr
    Ste D
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Sylvia Chavez, FNP-C
    200 Points

    Sylvia Chavez, FNP-C

    Gastroenterology Specialists of El Paso
    1600 N Oregon
    Ste 1A
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Ramona Baeza, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Ramona Baeza, FNP-C

    Advanced Center for Women's Health at Providence
    1000 N Mesa St
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Mayra Melendez, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Mayra Melendez, FNP-C

    Advanced Center for Women's Health at Providence
    1800 N Mesa St
    Ste 200
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Cynthia Campos, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Cynthia Campos, FNP-C

    310 S Mesa Hills Dr Ste B
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Erica Campos, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Erica Campos, APRN, MSN, FNP-C

    1250 E Cliff Dr
    Ste 1C
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Crystal Carbajal, APRN
    100 Points

    Crystal Carbajal, APRN

    1211B E. Cliff Drive
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Felipe Ochoa, ACNP
    100 Points

    Felipe Ochoa, ACNP

    Center of the Heart - A Providence Medical Partners Practice
    1700 E Cliff Dr
    Building A
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Priscilla Pina, AGACNP-BC
    100 Points

    Priscilla Pina, AGACNP-BC

    Center of the Heart - A Providence Physicians Partners Practice
    1700 Curie Dr
    Ste 1500
    El Paso, TX 79902
  • Leticia Delgado 100 Points

    Leticia Delgado

    Conviva Vista Del Sol
    10435 Vista Del Sol
    El Paso, TX 79925
  • Amanda Dibenedetto, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Amanda Dibenedetto, FNP-C

    310 S Mesa Hills Dr Ste B
    El Paso, TX 79912
  • Krista Davis, MSN
    100 Points

    Krista Davis, MSN

    El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group - A Providence Medical Partners Practice
    1700 Murchison Dr
    El Paso, TX 79902

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