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  • Connie Mulvihill 100 Points

    Connie Mulvihill

    Connie Mulvihill, NP
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    304 Tanger Dr
    Ste 221
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Judy Candler, AGPCNP 50 Points

    Judy Candler, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Mary Carver, ANP 50 Points

    Mary Carver, ANP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Kerri Reid, AGPCNP 50 Points

    Kerri Reid, AGPCNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Terrell
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    200 N Virginia St
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Connie Mulvihill

    Connie Mulvihill

    Connie Mulvihill, NP
    Distance: 24.91 mi
    809 W Nash St
    Ste 100
    Terrell, TX 75160
  • Ella Machkovsky 100 Points

    Ella Machkovsky

    Ella MachkovskyFNP
    Distance: 26.44 mi
    701 N. Preston Rd
    Unit 200
    Celina, TX 750093777
  • Oleta Schranz 100 Points

    Oleta Schranz

    Oleta Schranz, MSN, RN, FNP-C
    Distance: 26.44 mi
    701 N. Preston Rd
    Unit 200
    Celina, TX 750093777
  • SHELIA JONES 100 Points

    SHELIA JONES

    SHELIA JONES, MSN, FNP-BC
    Distance: 27.9 mi
    2727 Bolton Boone Dr
    Suite 110
    Desoto, TX 75115
  • Jenesia Gilbert, FNP 150 Points

    Jenesia Gilbert, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Urgent Care - Riverside
    Distance: 28.27 mi
    2740 TX-360
    Ste 100A
    Grand Prairie, TX 75050
  • Elsie Manuel, FNP 50 Points

    Elsie Manuel, FNP

    Baylor Scott & White Family Medical Center - Riverside
    Distance: 28.27 mi
    2740 TX-360
    Ste 100
    Grand Prairie, TX 75050
  • Tairee Grimes

    Tairee Grimes

    Tairee Ruth Grimes, NP
    Distance: 28.27 mi
    1801 S Carrier Pkwy
    Grand Prairie, TX 75051
  • Tairee Grimes

    Tairee Grimes

    Tairee Ruth Grimes, NP
    Distance: 28.27 mi
    710 E Pioneer Pkwy
    Grand Prairie, TX 75051
  • Charles McWilliams

    Charles McWilliams

    Palm Primary Care – Duncanville
    Distance: 28.87 mi
    545 W Wheatland Rd.
    Duncanville, TX 75116
  • Graciela Diver, FNP
    440 Points

    Graciela Diver, FNP

    Distance: 32.02 mi
    26919 U.S. 380
    Suite 220
    Aubrey, TX 76227

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