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  • Krystal August, FNP
    100 Points

    Krystal August, FNP

    960 E. Walnut Lawn St.
    Suite 200
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Krystal August, FNP
    100 Points

    Krystal August, FNP

    960 E. Walnut Lawn St.
    Suite 200
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Jami Beasley, NNP
    100 Points

    Jami Beasley, NNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • William Bottom, FNP
    100 Points

    William Bottom, FNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Amanda Buzard, FNP
    100 Points

    Amanda Buzard, FNP

    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 600
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kimberly Childers, FNP
    100 Points

    Kimberly Childers, FNP

    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 400
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Cassandra Cole, FNP
    100 Points

    Cassandra Cole, FNP

    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Emily Crouse, FNP
    100 Points

    Emily Crouse, FNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Michelle Dickens, FNP
    100 Points

    Michelle Dickens, FNP

    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Monica Freeman, FNP
    100 Points

    Monica Freeman, FNP

    2750 S. Campbell Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Trisha George, FNP
    100 Points

    Trisha George, FNP

    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 600
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Elizabeth Gwin, FNP
    100 Points

    Elizabeth Gwin, FNP

    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • William Hampton JR., FNP
    100 Points

    William Hampton JR., FNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Rebecca Hampton, WHNP
    100 Points

    Rebecca Hampton, WHNP

    1000 E. Primrose St.
    Suite 400
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Kara Landon, FNP
    100 Points

    Kara Landon, FNP

    3525 S. National Ave.
    Suite 207
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Patricia Lewien, FNP
    100 Points

    Patricia Lewien, FNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Suite 900
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Raquel Moore, FNP
    100 Points

    Raquel Moore, FNP

    3800 S. National Ave.
    7th floor
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Daphne Stewart, FNP
    100 Points

    Daphne Stewart, FNP

    1001 E. Primrose St.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Quade Vickers, FNP
    100 Points

    Quade Vickers, FNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Trisha Washburn 50 Points

    Trisha Washburn

    Mercy Wound Care and Hyperbaric - Springfield
    3231 S. National Avenue
    Suite 170
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Amber Cook, FNP

    Amber Cook, FNP

    3801 S. National Ave.
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Elanie Flores, FNP

    Elanie Flores, FNP

    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 510
    Springfield, MO 65807
  • Tia Phillips, FNP

    Tia Phillips, FNP

    3800 S. National Ave.
    Suite 600
    Springfield, MO 65807

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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