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  • Aleksandr Tsigelnitskiy 100 Points

    Aleksandr Tsigelnitskiy

    Aleksandr Tsigelnitskiy, NP
    500 Walter
    Suite 309
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Audra Clemens 100 Points

    Audra Clemens

    Audra Clemens, PA
    500 Walter
    Suite 309
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Geri Davis ( Snf Team) 100 Points

    Geri Davis ( Snf Team)

    Geri Davis ( Snf Team), NP
    500 Walter
    Suite 309
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Jessica Ryder 100 Points

    Jessica Ryder

    Jessica Ryder, PA
    500 Walter
    Suite 309
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Genevieve Davis 100 Points

    Genevieve Davis

    Lovelace Medical Towers- Gastroenterology
    500 Walter St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Laura Le Blanc 100 Points

    Laura Le Blanc

    Lovelace Medical Towers- Gastroenterology
    500 Walter St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Mary Trujillo 100 Points

    Mary Trujillo

    Lovelace Medical Towers- Neurology
    500 Walter St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Consuelo Apodaca-Crowley 100 Points

    Consuelo Apodaca-Crowley

    Lovelace Medical Towers- Orthopedics
    500 Walter St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Angel Gutierrez 100 Points

    Angel Gutierrez

    Lovelace Medical Towers- Pulmonology
    500 Walter St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Lyn Dawson 100 Points

    Lyn Dawson

    Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Pain Clinic
    500 Walter Street Northeast
    Suite 213
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Matthew Wilson 100 Points

    Matthew Wilson

    Matthew Wilson, PA
    500 Walter
    Suite 309
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Eliana Acosta 100 Points

    Eliana Acosta

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • William Y. Finley 100 Points

    William Y. Finley

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Audrey Girroir 100 Points

    Audrey Girroir

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Ashley Long 100 Points

    Ashley Long

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Catherine Mahoney 100 Points

    Catherine Mahoney

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Samantha Matteucci 100 Points

    Samantha Matteucci

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Laura McDermott 100 Points

    Laura McDermott

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
  • Sharon Schaaf 100 Points

    Sharon Schaaf

    New Mexico Heart Institute/Lovelace Medical Group
    502 Elm St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87102

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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.


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