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  • Erika Ferguson, MD 50 Points

    Erika Ferguson, MD

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Sarah Argentine, APN

    Sarah Argentine, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Amy Marie Bachman, DNP

    Amy Marie Bachman, DNP

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Jennifer Burns, APN

    Jennifer Burns, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Deborah Cuellar, ACNP

    Deborah Cuellar, ACNP

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Anisha Dhan, APN

    Anisha Dhan, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Margaret Dowdall, FNP

    Margaret Dowdall, FNP

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Sabitiyu Folawiyo-Saba, APN

    Sabitiyu Folawiyo-Saba, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Laura Garcia, APN

    Laura Garcia, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Tedra Gray, APN

    Tedra Gray, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Jhoanna Gulmatico, APN

    Jhoanna Gulmatico, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • April Hamlet, APN

    April Hamlet, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Cynthia Hammond, FNP

    Cynthia Hammond, FNP

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Jeffrey Hiltrop, APN

    Jeffrey Hiltrop, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Temitayo Kafisanwo, APN

    Temitayo Kafisanwo, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Patricia Kinsey, CNM

    Patricia Kinsey, CNM

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Joseph Malcolm, APN

    Joseph Malcolm, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Anish Munagala, MD

    Anish Munagala, MD

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Evelyn Norton, DNP

    Evelyn Norton, DNP

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Josue Nunez, APN

    Josue Nunez, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Claire Oliver, APN

    Claire Oliver, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Mustapha Olugbile, APN

    Mustapha Olugbile, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Mareadel Ongbueco, APN

    Mareadel Ongbueco, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608
  • Kelly Ortega, APN

    Kelly Ortega, APN

    Mount Sinai Hospital
    1500 South Fairfield Ave
    Chicago, IL 60608

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

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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.


Nurse Practitioner Related Terms: nurse, registered nurse, physician, nursing, prescriptions, medications