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Nurse Practitioner Tarpon Springs, FL

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  • Susan Gregoire 230 Points

    Susan Gregoire

    Vital Well-Being Center, Inc.
    210 South Pinellas Ave, Suite 106
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Angelica Loebenberg, APRN
    200 Points

    Angelica Loebenberg, APRN

    210 South Pinellas Avenue
    Suite 106
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Ken Barrett, Dr. 160 Points

    Ken Barrett, Dr.

    OLD TARPON CHIROPRACTIC, PA
    23 E Tarpon Ave
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Andrew Carson

    Andrew Carson

    Andrew D Carson, PA
    1259 S Pinellas Ave
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Maria Ciraldo

    Maria Ciraldo

    Maria Pseftelis Ciraldo, NP
    1259 S Pinellas Ave
    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  • Ivonn Ortega, FNP

    Ivonn Ortega, FNP

    ArchWell Health
    Distance: 3.07 mi
    3346 US HIGHWAY 19
    Holiday, FL 34691
  • Renee Fondren

    Renee Fondren

    Renee Cecile Fondren, NP
    Distance: 3.07 mi
    4642 Darlington Rd
    Holiday, FL 34690
  • Nehabahen Chauhan

    Nehabahen Chauhan

    Nehabahen Chauhan, NP
    Distance: 4.72 mi
    30522 US Highway 19 N
    Ste 109
    Palm Harbor, FL 34684
  • Nakita Louis 100 Points

    Nakita Louis

    Nakita Louis, NP
    Distance: 5.16 mi
    2044 Trinity Oaks Blvd
    Ste 220
    Trinity, FL 34655

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