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  • Kimberly Sorber

    Kimberly Sorber

    Breast Care Center
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Main Pavilion, Level 2
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Gregory Ehle

    Gregory Ehle

    Cardiology
    111 Colchester Avenue
    McClure, Level 1
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Stephen Colmenero

    Stephen Colmenero

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Michael Higgins

    Michael Higgins

    Cardiothoracic Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Nicholas Brenny

    Nicholas Brenny

    Colon and Rectal Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Main Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Rosemary L Dale, NP

    Rosemary L Dale, NP

    1205 NORTH AVE
    BURLINGTON, VT 05408
  • Richard Callahan

    Richard Callahan

    Dermatology
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Debra Roseman

    Debra Roseman

    Dermatology
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Christine Sowle

    Christine Sowle

    Dermatology
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Elise Tarbi

    Elise Tarbi

    Elise C. Tarbi, APRN
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Smith 262
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Bruce Chutter-Cressy

    Bruce Chutter-Cressy

    General Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Main Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Penelope Gibson

    Penelope Gibson

    Hematology and Oncology
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Main Pavilion, Level 2
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Jamie Kelly

    Jamie Kelly

    Hematology and Oncology
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Main Pavilion, Level 2
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Kelly Graziadei

    Kelly Graziadei

    Kelly A. Graziadei, PA-Closed
    1 South Prospect Street
    St. Joseph, Level 6
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Mary Lee Ritter

    Mary Lee Ritter

    Mary Lee B. Ritter, APRN
    1 South Prospect Street
    Level 3
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Kimberly Kaufhold

    Kimberly Kaufhold

    Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
    111 Colchester Avenue
    McClure, Level 7
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Kathleen Maloney

    Kathleen Maloney

    Neurological Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Monique Morneault

    Monique Morneault

    Neurological Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Melissa Naef

    Melissa Naef

    Neurological Surgery
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Kathleen Campbell

    Kathleen Campbell

    Orthopedics
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Shepardson North, Level 2
    Burlington, VT 05401
  • Abraham Sender

    Abraham Sender

    Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
    111 Colchester Avenue
    East Pavilion, Level 5
    Burlington, VT 05401

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