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  • Danielle Nevins, APNP, FNP-C, AANP
    320 Points

    Danielle Nevins, APNP, FNP-C, AANP

    Germantown Health Center
    Distance: 23.76 mi
    W168 N11237 Western Ave.
    Germantown, WI 53022
  • Chrissie Smith, MSN, FNP-C, APNP
    310 Points

    Chrissie Smith, MSN, FNP-C, APNP

    Germantown Health Center
    Distance: 23.76 mi
    W168 N11237 Western Ave.
    Germantown, WI 53022
  • Alyssa Tennies, APNP, MSN, FNP, RN
    300 Points

    Alyssa Tennies, APNP, MSN, FNP, RN

    Germantown Health Center
    Distance: 23.76 mi
    W168 N11237 Western Ave.
    Germantown, WI 53022
  • Kaylee Treesh, APNP, FNP-C
    260 Points

    Kaylee Treesh, APNP, FNP-C

    Germantown Health Center
    Distance: 23.76 mi
    W168 N11237 Western Ave.
    Germantown, WI 53022
  • Kayla Sanfelippo, APNP
    230 Points

    Kayla Sanfelippo, APNP

    Distance: 23.76 mi
    W168 N11237 Western Avenue
    Germantown, WI 53022
  • Jennifer Thomson, MSN, FNP-BC
    210 Points

    Jennifer Thomson, MSN, FNP-BC

    Germantown Health Center
    Distance: 23.76 mi
    W168 N11237 Western Ave.
    Germantown, WI 53022
  • Jerrilyn Johnson 100 Points

    Jerrilyn Johnson

    Forefront Dermatology
    Distance: 23.78 mi
    9020 76th St
    E
    Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
  • Elizabeth Sehnert, MS, PA-C
    420 Points

    Elizabeth Sehnert, MS, PA-C

    Mequon Health Center
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    11430 N. Port Washington Rd.
    Mequon, WI 53092
  • Jennifer Schaeve, APNP
    350 Points

    Jennifer Schaeve, APNP

    Mequon Health Center
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    11430 N. Port Washington Rd.
    Mequon, WI 53092
  • Cali Dudgeon, PA-C
    340 Points

    Cali Dudgeon, PA-C

    Mequon Health Center
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    11430 N. Port Washington Rd.
    Mequon, WI 53092
  • Melanie Plante, FNP, APNP-BC
    210 Points

    Melanie Plante, FNP, APNP-BC

    Distance: 24.17 mi
    11430 N Port Washington Rd
    Mequon, WI 53092
  • Gwen Gettelman 100 Points

    Gwen Gettelman

    Forefront Dermatology
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    10303 N Port Washington Rd
    Ste 101
    Mequon, WI 53092-5760
  • Samantha Hellman, APNP, AGPCNP-BC 70 Points

    Samantha Hellman, APNP, AGPCNP-BC

    Mequon Health Center
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    11430 N. Port Washington Rd.
    Mequon, WI 53092
  • Katherine Simon, APNP, FNP-BC 50 Points

    Katherine Simon, APNP, FNP-BC

    Mequon Health Center
    Distance: 24.17 mi
    11430 N. Port Washington Rd.
    Mequon, WI 53092
  • Aileen Santos, APNP, FNP-C
    300 Points

    Aileen Santos, APNP, FNP-C

    Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth
    Distance: 28.67 mi
    N2950 State Rd. 67
    Lake Geneva, WI 53147
  • Amanda Farrell, APNP, FNP-BC, CNL
    300 Points

    Amanda Farrell, APNP, FNP-BC, CNL

    Mercyhealth Lake Geneva
    Distance: 28.67 mi
    350 Peller Rd.
    Lake Geneva, WI 53147
  • Nicole Disch, APNP, AGPCNP-BC
    270 Points

    Nicole Disch, APNP, AGPCNP-BC

    Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center–Walworth
    Distance: 28.67 mi
    N2950 State Rd. 67
    Lake Geneva, WI 53147

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