Nearby Cities

Courtland (8.49 mi)
Suffolk (19.1 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

23851 (3) (0.99 mi)
23837 (2) (7.71 mi)
23434 (2) (18.3 mi)
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  • Melissa Kerrick, CNP 50 Points

    Melissa Kerrick, CNP

    Bon Secours — Franklin Family Medicine
    1378 Armory Drive
    Franklin, VA 23851
  • Ricky Brockington, CNP 50 Points

    Ricky Brockington, CNP

    Bon Secours — Southampton Family Medicine
    102-B Fairview Drive
    Franklin, VA 23851
  • Moya Hash, CNP 30 Points

    Moya Hash, CNP

    Bon Secours — Southampton Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
    210 Fairview Dr
    Franklin, VA 23851
  • Mary Babb, CNP 10 Points

    Mary Babb, CNP

    Bon Secours — Courtland Family Medicine
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    22708 Main Street
    Courtland, VA 23837
  • Barbara Wilson, CNP

    Barbara Wilson, CNP

    Bon Secours — Courtland Family Medicine
    Distance: 8.49 mi
    22708 Main Street
    Courtland, VA 23837
  • KATLYN TILLETT, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC 100 Points

    KATLYN TILLETT, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

    Mrs. KATLYN TILLETT, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    3897 Bridge Rd
    Suite 104 Building B
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Melanie Bjorkman, CNP 60 Points

    Melanie Bjorkman, CNP

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    5838 Harbour View Blvd.
    Suite 240
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Laura Riddle, CNP 50 Points

    Laura Riddle, CNP

    Bon Secours Neuroscience Center
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    5818 Harbour View Blvd
    Suite B2
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Maria Pagtalunan, CNP 50 Points

    Maria Pagtalunan, CNP

    Cardiovascular Specialists
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    5838 Harbour View Blvd.
    Suite 270
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Sarah Lynn Carbullido, CNP 40 Points

    Sarah Lynn Carbullido, CNP

    Bon Secours Surgical Specialists
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    5838 Harbour View Blvd.
    Suite 240
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Amanda Northern, CNP 30 Points

    Amanda Northern, CNP

    Internists of Churchland
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    7185 Harbour Towne Parkway South
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Myria Black, CNP 10 Points

    Myria Black, CNP

    Cardiology Associates
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    1030 Hillpoint Blvd. North
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Charlene Ortega, CNP 10 Points

    Charlene Ortega, CNP

    Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    2897 Bridge Road
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Grace Pagtakhan, CNP 10 Points

    Grace Pagtakhan, CNP

    Nansemond Suffolk Family Practice
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    2897 Bridge Road
    Suffolk, VA 23435
  • Jordan Sanchez Babiy, CNP

    Jordan Sanchez Babiy, CNP

    Bon Secours Suffolk Primary Care
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    148 Burnetts Way
    Suite 107
    Suffolk, VA 23434
  • Shenell Graham

    Shenell Graham

    Shenell Graham
    Distance: 19.09 mi
    3897 Bridge Rd
    Suite 104 Building B
    Suffolk, VA 23435

Nearby Cities

Courtland (8.49 mi)
Suffolk (19.1 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