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  • Leslie Stoeckle, CRNP 20 Points

    Leslie Stoeckle, CRNP

    1924 Opitz Blvd.
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Kelly Fleming, FNP-C 10 Points

    Kelly Fleming, FNP-C

    1924 Opitz Blvd.
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • MARIA FLICK

    MARIA FLICK

    MARIA FLICK, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
    2241M Tacketts Mill Dr
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Kyiana Adams, CNP

    Kyiana Adams, CNP

    Sentara Community Care Center
    2296 Opitz Blvd
    Ste 300
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Abigail Phillips, CNP

    Abigail Phillips, CNP

    Sentara Community Care Center
    2296 Opitz Blvd
    Ste 300
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Donna Goodin, NP

    Donna Goodin, NP

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians
    3401 Commission Ct
    Ste 201
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Paroni Gupta, CNP

    Paroni Gupta, CNP

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians
    4500 Pond Way
    Ste 170
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Cynthia Hennigh, CNP

    Cynthia Hennigh, CNP

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians
    4500 Pond Way
    Ste 170
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Stephanie Schutter, CNP

    Stephanie Schutter, CNP

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians
    4500 Pond Way
    Ste 170
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Melanie Wiest, NP

    Melanie Wiest, NP

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians
    4500 Pond Way
    Ste 170
    Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • Robert Vollbrecht, CNP

    Robert Vollbrecht, CNP

    Sentara Heart and Vascular Center
    2300 Opitz Blvd
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Nardos Zeleke, NP-C

    Nardos Zeleke, NP-C

    Wound Healing at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
    2296 Opitz Blvd
    Ste 130
    Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • Amen Otunba, CNP

    Amen Otunba, CNP

    Sentara Family & Internal Medicine Physicians
    Distance: 3.31 mi
    12825 Minnieville Rd
    Ste 202
    Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  • Brenda Crum, CNP

    Brenda Crum, CNP

    Sentara Neurology Specialists
    Distance: 3.31 mi
    12825 Minnieville Rd
    Ste 202
    Lake Ridge, VA 22192
  • Manisha Kunwar, NP

    Manisha Kunwar, NP

    Sentara Family Medicine Physicians
    Distance: 7.55 mi
    16830 Dumfries Rd
    Ste 160
    Dumfries, VA 22025
  • Angela Fasanella, CNP

    Angela Fasanella, CNP

    Sentara Gynecology Specialists
    Distance: 7.55 mi
    16830 Dumfries Rd
    Ste 150
    Dumfries, VA 22025
  • Yvonne Pierce, NP 10 Points

    Yvonne Pierce, NP

    VHC Health Primary Care - Annandale
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    7611 Little River Turnpike
    Suite 108 West
    Annandale, VA 22003
  • Virginia Wu, C-FNP 10 Points

    Virginia Wu, C-FNP

    VHC Health Primary Care - Annandale
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    7611 Little River Turnpike
    Suite 108 West
    Annandale, VA 22003
  • Mary Bergmann, MS, ACNP-BC -10 Points

    Mary Bergmann, MS, ACNP-BC

    VHC Health Primary Care - Annandale
    Distance: 12.24 mi
    7611 Little River Turnpike
    Suite 108 West
    Annandale, VA 22003
  • Chanda Copeland, CRNP
    200 Points

    Chanda Copeland, CRNP

    Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery - Fort Washington
    Distance: 12.69 mi
    11701 Livingston Rd
    Suite 302
    Fort Washington, MD 20744
  • Nicole Haskins, CRNP, RN
    200 Points

    Nicole Haskins, CRNP, RN

    Adventist Medical Group - Primary & Specialty Care
    Distance: 12.69 mi
    10709 Indian Head Highway
    Suite D1
    Fort Washington, MD 20744
  • Jessica Hardy, Family Nurse Practitioner
    790 Points

    Jessica Hardy, Family Nurse Practitioner

    Harmony in Health
    Distance: 13.34 mi
    10560 Main Street
    308
    Fairfax, VA 22030
  • Joyce Jackson, NP
    410 Points

    Joyce Jackson, NP

    Center for Vein Restoration | Fair Oaks
    Distance: 13.34 mi
    3700 Joseph Siewick Dr
    Suite 207
    Fairfax, VA 22033
  • Amanda Buracker 100 Points

    Amanda Buracker

    Forefront Dermatology
    Distance: 13.34 mi
    3025 Hamaker Court
    Suite 300
    Fairfax, VA 22031

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.


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What is a

Nurse Practitioner

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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.


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nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications