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  • Elliotte Pearson II, ANP-BC
    970 Points

    Elliotte Pearson II, ANP-BC

    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite H)
    701 Doctors Drive
    Suite H
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Kimberly Wetherington, FNP
    680 Points

    Kimberly Wetherington, FNP

    ECU Health Gastroenterology - Kinston
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Drive
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • J. Bryan Lake, FNP
    460 Points

    J. Bryan Lake, FNP

    ECU Health Internal Medicine - Kinston
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Drive
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Ashley Venters, FNP
    460 Points

    Ashley Venters, FNP

    ECU Health Internal Medicine - Kinston
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Drive
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Lindsey Roberson, FNP
    450 Points

    Lindsey Roberson, FNP

    ECU Health Internal Medicine - Kinston
    ECU Health Multispecialty Clinic - Kinston (Suite N)
    701 Doctors Drive
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Gretchen Vick, ANP
    450 Points

    Gretchen Vick, ANP

    313 Airport Road
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Melinda Taylor, AGNP
    410 Points

    Melinda Taylor, AGNP

    ECU Health Endocrinology - Kinston
    701 Doctors Drive
    Suite D
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Victoria Conway, FNP-C
    240 Points

    Victoria Conway, FNP-C

    ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care - Kinston
    701 Doctors Drive
    Suite B
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Courtney Greene, AGNP-C
    170 Points

    Courtney Greene, AGNP-C

    ECU Health Heart & Vascular Care - Kinston
    701 Doctors Drive
    Suite B
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Jamie Avery, FNP
    150 Points

    Jamie Avery, FNP

    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Rebecca Chase, FNP
    150 Points

    Rebecca Chase, FNP

    ECU Health Oncology - Kinston
    313 Airport Road
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Alyssa Hill, PA-C
    150 Points

    Alyssa Hill, PA-C

    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Olivia Jones, FNP
    150 Points

    Olivia Jones, FNP

    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite N
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Sherry Smith, ANP
    150 Points

    Sherry Smith, ANP

    313 Airport Rd.
    Kinston, NC 28501
  • Mallory Tucker, FNP
    150 Points

    Mallory Tucker, FNP

    701 Doctors Dr.
    Suite N
    Kinston, NC 28501

Nearby Cities

La Grange (12.03 mi)
Pink Hill (17.09 mi)
Goldsboro (24.67 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.


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