Nearby Cities

Cleveland (22.24 mi)
Dahlonega (23.79 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30512 (2) (3.61 mi)
30528 (3) (19.35 mi)
30533 (3) (23.83 mi)
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  • Katherine Sarrell, FNP
    460 Points

    Katherine Sarrell, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    346 Deep South Farm Road Suite B
    Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Michelle Ferguson, ACNP
    150 Points

    Michelle Ferguson, ACNP

    346 Deep South Farm Road Suite B
    Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Rebecca Durham, FNP
    560 Points

    Rebecca Durham, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cleveland
    Distance: 22.24 mi
    2578 Helen Highway
    Cleveland, GA 30528
  • Tina Campbell, FNP
    330 Points

    Tina Campbell, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cleveland
    Distance: 22.24 mi
    2578 Helen Highway
    Cleveland, GA 30528
  • Carrie Sumner, FNP
    280 Points

    Carrie Sumner, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Cleveland
    Distance: 22.24 mi
    2578 Helen Highway
    Cleveland, GA 30528
  • Carrie Sisk, FNP
    490 Points

    Carrie Sisk, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega
    Distance: 23.79 mi
    95 Morrison Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Christina Bruner, AGPCNP
    460 Points

    Christina Bruner, AGPCNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega
    Distance: 23.79 mi
    95 Morrison Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Teresa Payne, FNP
    350 Points

    Teresa Payne, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Dahlonega
    Distance: 23.79 mi
    95 Morrison Moore Parkway West
    Dahlonega, GA 30533
  • Julie Willingham, FNP
    470 Points

    Julie Willingham, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Internal Medicine
    Distance: 31.82 mi
    800 Austin Drive
    Demorest, GA 30535
  • Hallie Carter, FNP
    280 Points

    Hallie Carter, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group OB/GYN
    Distance: 31.82 mi
    870 Austin Drive Suite A
    Demorest, GA 30535
  • Kristie Taylor, FNP
    270 Points

    Kristie Taylor, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    Distance: 31.82 mi
    870 Austin Drive Suite B
    Demorest, GA 30535
  • Autumn Mills, FNP
    260 Points

    Autumn Mills, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pediatrics
    Distance: 31.82 mi
    870 Austin Drive Suite B
    Demorest, GA 30535
  • Kelly Greene, FNP 150 Points

    Kelly Greene, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    Distance: 31.82 mi
    638 Historic US 441 Suite B
    Demorest, GA 30535
  • Kristen Gosnell, FNP
    150 Points

    Kristen Gosnell, FNP

    Distance: 31.82 mi
    870 Austin Drive Suite A
    Demorest, GA 30535

Nearby Cities

Cleveland (22.24 mi)
Dahlonega (23.79 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