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  • Lauri Montanez 200 Points

    Lauri Montanez

    Lauri Montanez, NP
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Briana Casiano 150 Points

    Briana Casiano

    Ear, Nose, Throat & Hearing Center
    6701 Jefferson Street Northeast
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Arlette Atencio 100 Points

    Arlette Atencio

    Arlette Atencio, NP
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Brian Long 100 Points

    Brian Long

    Ear, Nose, Throat & Hearing Center
    6701 Jefferson Street Northeast
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Elisha Salcido 100 Points

    Elisha Salcido

    Elisha Salcido, PA
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Gregory Kidwell 100 Points

    Gregory Kidwell

    Gregory Kidwell, NP
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Jennifer Holler 100 Points

    Jennifer Holler

    Jennifer Holler, NP
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Jerald Loy 100 Points

    Jerald Loy

    Jerald Loy, PA-C
    3901 Carlisle NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Lisa Taylor 100 Points

    Lisa Taylor

    Lisa Taylor, NP
    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Teresa Casteel 100 Points

    Teresa Casteel

    Lovelace Medical Group Osuna & Jefferson - Plastic Surgery
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Sarah Pack 100 Points

    Sarah Pack

    Lovelace Medical Group Osuna & Jefferson - Sleep Medicine
    6701 Jefferson Street Northeast
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Bridget Coyne 100 Points

    Bridget Coyne

    Lovelace Medical Group- Gastroenterology
    4705 Montgomery Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Sarah Boissiere 100 Points

    Sarah Boissiere

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Lisa Lackey 100 Points

    Lisa Lackey

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Rebecca McKee 100 Points

    Rebecca McKee

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Debra Narcisse 100 Points

    Debra Narcisse

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Nicole Nunez 100 Points

    Nicole Nunez

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Christina Parks 100 Points

    Christina Parks

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Janis Santistevan 100 Points

    Janis Santistevan

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Lyudmyla Sinyenko 100 Points

    Lyudmyla Sinyenko

    Lovelace Medical Group- Osuna & Jefferson
    6701 Jefferson St NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Luka Exelby 100 Points

    Luka Exelby

    Lovelace Women's Hospital- Cardiology
    4701 Montgomery Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Lauren Harris 100 Points

    Lauren Harris

    Lovelace Women's Hospital- Pain Clinic
    101 Hospital Loop Dr.
    Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Diana Sanchez-Gallegos, NP 10 Points

    Diana Sanchez-Gallegos, NP

    5901 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109
  • Susan J Smith, NP

    Susan J Smith, NP

    5901 HARPER DR NE
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109

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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