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  • Jean Capone 100 Points

    Jean Capone

    Jean Capone
    8 Cedar Park Road
    Sharon, MA 02067
  • Jackie Audi 100 Points

    Jackie Audi

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 2.96 mi
    45 Shawmut Rd
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Jill Hirschfeld

    Jill Hirschfeld

    Jill Hirschfeld, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 2.96 mi
    45 Shawmut Rd
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Kirsten Daly

    Kirsten Daly

    Kirsten Daly, NP, CNS, RN
    Distance: 5.01 mi
    89 Access Road
    Norwood, MA 02062
  • BRENDA VIGUE

    BRENDA VIGUE

    BRENDA VIGUE, DNP
    Distance: 8.18 mi
    58 Jersey Street
    Dedham, MA 02026
  • Katherine Pacheco, NP
    100 Points

    Katherine Pacheco, NP

    Distance: 8.67 mi
    110 Liberty St.
    Brockton, MA 02301
  • Shirley Ngai

    Shirley Ngai

    Good Samaritan Medical Center
    Distance: 8.67 mi
    235 N Pearl Street
    Brockton, MA 02301
  • Principato Donna

    Distance: 10.42 mi
    60 Adams st
    208
    Milton, MA 02186
  • 100 Points

    Robin Porges

    Distance: 11.24 mi
    89 Main
    Medway, MA 02053
  • LAUREN TEMPESTA

    LAUREN TEMPESTA

    LAUREN TEMPESTA
    Distance: 11.42 mi
    140 Wood Road, #204
    204
    Braintree, MA 02184
  • Diana Fairfax, RN
    100 Points

    Diana Fairfax, RN

    Distance: 12.51 mi
    153 E Washington St
    North Attleboro, MA 02760
  • Igbinosun Juliana 100 Points

    Igbinosun Juliana

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 12.69 mi
    2300 Crown Colony
    Quincy, MA 02169-9126
  • Ellen Jessop, NP
    100 Points

    Ellen Jessop, NP

    Distance: 13.24 mi
    1215 Broadway
    Raynham, MA 02767
  • Elspeth Hart

    Elspeth Hart

    Boston Sports Performance Center
    Distance: 13.28 mi
    900 Worcester Street
    Wellesley, MA 02482
  • Jackie Audi 100 Points

    Jackie Audi

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 13.95 mi
    169 Libbey Parkway
    Weymouth, MA 02189
  • Christine McMackin, NP-C 50 Points

    Christine McMackin, NP-C

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    994 Middle Street
    Weymouth, MA 02188
  • Joanne B Michalek, NP

    Joanne B Michalek, NP

    Distance: 13.95 mi
    55 FOGG RD
    WEYMOUTH, MA 02190
  • Mary Clancy, NP
    100 Points

    Mary Clancy, NP

    MetroWest Medical Center
    Distance: 14.07 mi
    67 Union St
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Cheryl Laskowski, CNP
    100 Points

    Cheryl Laskowski, CNP

    MetroWest Medical Center
    Distance: 14.07 mi
    67 Union St
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Karen Magoon, CNP
    100 Points

    Karen Magoon, CNP

    MetroWest Medical Center
    Distance: 14.07 mi
    67 Union St
    Natick, MA 01760
  • Catherine Porcello, NP
    100 Points

    Catherine Porcello, NP

    MetroWest Medical Center
    Distance: 14.07 mi
    67 Union St
    Natick, MA 01760

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