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05402 (1) (9.31 mi)
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  • Travis Robillard

    Travis Robillard

    Family Medicine
    Distance: 6.87 mi
    883 Blakely Road
    Colchester, VT 05446
  • Deborah Thompson

    Deborah Thompson

    Family Medicine
    Distance: 6.87 mi
    883 Blakely Road
    Colchester, VT 05446
  • Belle McDougall

    Belle McDougall

    Belle T. McDougall, PA
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Edwin Cowey

    Edwin Cowey

    Edwin M. Cowey, PA
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Anne Pelkey

    Anne Pelkey

    Family Medicine
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    3 Timber Lane
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Helen Hollenbach

    Helen Hollenbach

    Helen S. Hollenbach, PA
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Grigorios Delaportas

    Grigorios Delaportas

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Spine Program
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Robert Hemond

    Robert Hemond

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Spine Program
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Jessica Miller

    Jessica Miller

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Spine Program
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Kristine Thomas

    Kristine Thomas

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center - Spine Program
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Lauren Brogna

    Lauren Brogna

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Suzanne Decapua

    Suzanne Decapua

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Tracie Hammond

    Tracie Hammond

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Emily Kavouksorian

    Emily Kavouksorian

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Katie Norton

    Katie Norton

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Travis Redman

    Travis Redman

    Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Seth Bourn

    Seth Bourn

    Orthopedics
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    6 San Remo Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Stephanie Burch

    Stephanie Burch

    Orthopedics
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    6 San Remo Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Sara Child

    Sara Child

    Orthopedics
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    6 San Remo Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Joelle Kraft

    Joelle Kraft

    Orthopedics
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    6 San Remo Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Rubab Souhan

    Rubab Souhan

    Rubab Souhan, APRN-Closed
    Distance: 12.3 mi
    192 Tilley Drive
    South Burlington, VT 05403
  • Kimberly Sorber

    Kimberly Sorber

    Breast Care Center
    Distance: 12.37 mi
    111 Colchester Avenue
    Main Pavilion, Level 2
    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