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  • Anthony Volz 100 Points

    Anthony Volz

    Anthony Volz, PA
    3030 N Circle Dr
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Trisha Finnegan 100 Points

    Trisha Finnegan

    Centura Orthopedics PSA - Audubon
    3010 N CIRCLE DR
    STE 100
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Caryn Covella 100 Points

    Caryn Covella

    CommonSpirit Trauma Orthopedics Audubon
    3010 N CIRCLE DR
    STE 100
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Holly Sperry 100 Points

    Holly Sperry

    CommonSpirit Trauma Orthopedics Audubon
    3010 N Circle Dr
    Ste 100
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Rachel Buck 100 Points

    Rachel Buck

    Penrose St. Francis Primary Care
    3027 N Circle Dr
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Ilene Wallmueller 100 Points

    Ilene Wallmueller

    Penrose-St. Francis Health Learning Center
    3027 North Circle Dr
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Alisa Morse 100 Points

    Alisa Morse

    UCHealth - Alisa Morse CNM
    1400 E Boulder
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Amanda Waugh 100 Points

    Amanda Waugh

    UCHealth - Amanda Waugh PA-C
    1400 E. Boulder
    Suite 600
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Cynthia Como 100 Points

    Cynthia Como

    UCHealth - Cynthia Como NP
    1400 E Boulder St
    Ste 700
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Debra Dewall 100 Points

    Debra Dewall

    UCHealth - Debra Dewall PA-C
    525 Bob Peters Grove
    202
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Devon Young 100 Points

    Devon Young

    UCHealth - Devon Young PA-C
    1400 E. Boulder Street
    Suite 600
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Dianna Tercan 100 Points

    Dianna Tercan

    UCHealth - Dianna Tercan PA-C
    1400 E Boulder St
    Ste 700
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Julie Sack 100 Points

    Julie Sack

    UCHealth - Julie Sack NP
    1400 E Boulder St
    Ste 700
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Laura Carlson 100 Points

    Laura Carlson

    UCHealth - Laura Carlson NP
    1400 E. Boulder Street
    Suite 600
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Lisa Adams 100 Points

    Lisa Adams

    UCHealth - Lisa Adams PA-C
    525 Bob Peters Grove
    202
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909
  • Marianne Morales 100 Points

    Marianne Morales

    UCHealth - Marianne Morales NP
    1400 E Boulder
    600
    Colorado Springs, CO 80909

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