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  • Jessica Sherman, ARNP 170 Points

    Jessica Sherman, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Christa Parish, ARNP 160 Points

    Christa Parish, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Candice Vazquez, ARNP 160 Points

    Candice Vazquez, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Lindsey Brochu, ARNP 150 Points

    Lindsey Brochu, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Jennifer Davidson, ARNP 150 Points

    Jennifer Davidson, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Elizabeth Davis, ARNP 150 Points

    Elizabeth Davis, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Angela Frankel, MD, Fellow 150 Points

    Angela Frankel, MD, Fellow

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Monica Knapp, ARNP 150 Points

    Monica Knapp, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Adel Pena-McGrady JR., ARNP 150 Points

    Adel Pena-McGrady JR., ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Gerard Quigley, DNP 150 Points

    Gerard Quigley, DNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Marie Tobianski, DNP 150 Points

    Marie Tobianski, DNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Maria Elena Van Gaver, ARNP 130 Points

    Maria Elena Van Gaver, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Jill Jesurum, ARNP
    100 Points

    Jill Jesurum, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Nicole Vivelo, ARNP 50 Points

    Nicole Vivelo, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Kember McGowan, ARNP 40 Points

    Kember McGowan, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Jennifer Branham, ARNP 10 Points

    Jennifer Branham, ARNP

    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Elizabeth Starnes, ARNP

    Elizabeth Starnes, ARNP

    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Trang Chau, ARNP

    Trang Chau, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Michelle DenAdel, MD, Fellow

    Michelle DenAdel, MD, Fellow

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Phoebe Evans, ARNP

    Phoebe Evans, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Holly Harris, ARNP

    Holly Harris, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Nicole McKenzie, ARNP

    Nicole McKenzie, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Amy Perez, ARNP

    Amy Perez, ARNP

    Virginia Mason Medical Center
    1100 Ninth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101
  • Natividad Chavez

    Natividad Chavez

    ZOOM+Care
    517 Union St
    Seattle, WA 98101

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