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  • Louis Ziegler, Physician
    510 Points

    Louis Ziegler, Physician

    Advanced Health Center | Integrative & Functional Medicine
    46 S. Glebe Rd.
    100
    Arlington, VA 22204
  • Tamara Patterson 100 Points

    Tamara Patterson

    Forefront Dermatology
    3833 Fairfax Drive
    Suite 360
    Arlington, VA 22203
  • Mona Yazdani Latif 100 Points

    Mona Yazdani Latif

    Mona Yazdani,Latif PA-C
    3833 Fairfax Drive
    ste 360
    Arlington, VA 22203
  • ADRIAN THOMPSON 100 Points

    ADRIAN THOMPSON

    Mrs. ADRIAN THOMPSON
    1530 Wilson Blvd
    Suite 650
    Arlington, VA 22209
  • Camille Collins, MSN, FNP-BC 50 Points

    Camille Collins, MSN, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Cardiology - Arlington
    1851 North George Mason Drive
    3C
    Arlington, VA 22207
  • Brittney White, MSN, FNP-C 30 Points

    Brittney White, MSN, FNP-C

    VHC Health Primary Care - Arlington
    1851 North George Mason Drive
    3B
    Arlington, VA 22207
  • David Zheng, NP 30 Points

    David Zheng, NP

    VHC Health Urology - Arlington
    1851 North George Mason Dr
    4A
    Arlington, VA 22207
  • Jana Barcelon, FNP-C 20 Points

    Jana Barcelon, FNP-C

    VHC Health Primary Care - Shirlington
    2800 South Shirlington Road
    Suite 600
    Arlington, VA 22206
  • Lauren Szilagyi, FNP 20 Points

    Lauren Szilagyi, FNP

    VHC Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine - Arlington
    1701 North George Mason Dr.
    G200
    Arlington, VA 22205
  • Alireza Hazrati, MSN, FNP-BC 10 Points

    Alireza Hazrati, MSN, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Cardiology - Arlington
    1851 North George Mason Drive
    3C
    Arlington, VA 22207
  • Lydia Mott, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC 10 Points

    Lydia Mott, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Colorectal Surgery - Arlington
    1851 North George Mason Drive
    4D
    Arlington, VA 22207
  • Avagay Ledgister, FNP-BC 10 Points

    Avagay Ledgister, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Neurology - Arlington
    1715 North George Mason Drive
    Suite 107
    Arlington, VA 22205
  • Karla Burns, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, MS 10 Points

    Karla Burns, DNP, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, MS

    VHC Health Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Arlington
    1715 North George Mason Drive
    Suite 305
    Arlington, VA 22205
  • Ifrah Nur, NP 10 Points

    Ifrah Nur, NP

    VHC Health Primary Care - Arlington North
    1715 North George Mason Drive
    Suite 404
    Arlington, VA 22205
  • Alice Greenwood, FNP-BC 10 Points

    Alice Greenwood, FNP-BC

    VHC Health Primary Care - Shirlington
    2800 South Shirlington Road
    Suite 600
    Arlington, VA 22206
  • Stephanie Ferber, NP

    Stephanie Ferber, NP

    VHC Health Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery - Arlington
    1625 North George Mason Drive
    Suite 288
    Arlington, VA 22205
  • Janine Kittner, FNP

    Janine Kittner, FNP

    VHC Health Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery - Arlington
    1625 North George Mason Drive
    Suite 288
    Arlington, VA 22205

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