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  • Joshua Cross 100 Points

    Joshua Cross

    CHPG CARDIAC & THORACIC SURGERY PENROSE
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5011
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Abigail Doherty 100 Points

    Abigail Doherty

    CHPG CARDIAC & THORACIC SURGERY PENROSE
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5011
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Taylor Clark 100 Points

    Taylor Clark

    CHPG Penrose Neurosciences
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5001
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Meghan Comer 100 Points

    Meghan Comer

    CHPG Penrose Neurosciences
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5001
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Chelsea Raby 100 Points

    Chelsea Raby

    CHPG Penrose Neurosciences
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5001
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Carissa Shea 100 Points

    Carissa Shea

    CHPG Penrose Neurosciences
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5001
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Elizabeth Arnold 100 Points

    Elizabeth Arnold

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • David Brunk 100 Points

    David Brunk

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Sarah Duos 100 Points

    Sarah Duos

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Sarah Heath 100 Points

    Sarah Heath

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Hannah Hofreiter 100 Points

    Hannah Hofreiter

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Amanda Irons 100 Points

    Amanda Irons

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Shannon Leigh 100 Points

    Shannon Leigh

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Linda Nath 100 Points

    Linda Nath

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Andrea Verlare 100 Points

    Andrea Verlare

    Colorado Springs Cardiology, A Centura Health Clinic Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 4007
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Corey Lewis 100 Points

    Corey Lewis

    CommonSpirit Colorado Springs Surgical Associates Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    Ste 5017
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Erin Biernacki 100 Points

    Erin Biernacki

    CommonSpirit Neurosurgery Penrose
    2222 N Nevada Ave
    STE 5001
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Leslie Semeraro 100 Points

    Leslie Semeraro

    CommonSpirit Vascular Surgery Penrose
    2222 N NEVADA AVE
    STE 5010
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Jennifer Campbell 100 Points

    Jennifer Campbell

    Jennifer Campbell, NP
    1633 Medical Center Point
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907
  • Justin Kidd 100 Points

    Justin Kidd

    Justin Kidd, PA-C
    1625 Medical Center Point
    Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Nearby Cities

Woodland Park (16.81 mi)
Monument (18.02 mi)
Cripple Creek (20.15 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.


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