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Jacksonville (24.28 mi)

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72110 (1) (16.58 mi)
72207 (1) (22.38 mi)
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  • Kristy Lawson

    Kristy Lawson

    Conway Regional Counseling Center
    495 Hogan Ln
    Ste. 2
    Conway, AR 72034
  • Susan Hooten, APRN

    Susan Hooten, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Primary Care - Morrilton
    Distance: 17.6 mi
    1711 East Harding St
    Morrilton, AR 72110
  • Whitney Reed, APRN

    Whitney Reed, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Primary Care - Jacksonville-Main Street
    Distance: 24.28 mi
    1110 W Main St
    Jacksonville, AR 72076
  • Becca Austin, APRN

    Becca Austin, APRN

    Distance: 25.18 mi
    5 St. Vincent Circle
    Suite 300
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Lara Sanders, APRN

    Lara Sanders, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Community Care - East Clinic
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    2500 E 6th St
    Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Chelsea Presson, APRN

    Chelsea Presson, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Neurology-LRDC
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    10001 Lile Drive
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Natalie Cobb, APRN

    Natalie Cobb, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Primary and Convenient Care - Chenal
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    16221 St. Vincent Way
    Little Rock, AR 72223
  • Leanne Glidewell, APRN

    Leanne Glidewell, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Primary and Convenient Care - Chenal
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    16221 St. Vincent Way
    Little Rock, AR 72223
  • Randi Ferguson, APRN

    Randi Ferguson, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Primary Care - Midtowne
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    1100 North University Ave
    Suite 1
    Little Rock, AR 72207
  • Tiffany Padilla, APRN

    Tiffany Padilla, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Pulmonology and Critical Care Clinic - LRDC
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    10001 Lile Drive
    Suite 210
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Brooke Seago, APRN

    Brooke Seago, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Pulmonology and Critical Care Clinic - LRDC
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    10001 Lile Drive
    Suite 210
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  • David Wicker, APRN

    David Wicker, APRN

    CHI St. Vincent Pulmonology and Critical Care Clinic - LRDC
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    10001 Lile Drive
    Suite 210
    Little Rock, AR 72205
  • Melissa Krisht

    Melissa Krisht

    Melissa Krisht
    Distance: 25.18 mi
    10800 Financial Centre Pkwy Ste 150
    Little Rock, AR 72211
  • Amy Wilson, APRN

    Amy Wilson, APRN

    Distance: 25.18 mi
    5 St. Vincent Circle
    Suite 300
    Little Rock, AR 72205

Nearby Cities

Morrilton (17.6 mi)
North Litt... (24.18 mi)
Jacksonville (24.28 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