Nearby Cities

Pasadena (24.43 mi)
Burbank (24.67 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

91345 (1) (23.8 mi)
91206 (2) (24.26 mi)
91321 (1) (24.52 mi)
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  • Sunita Boparai, NP 60 Points

    Sunita Boparai, NP

    Cedars-Sinai Thoracic and Cardiothoracic Surgery - Pasadena
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    10 Congress St
    Suite 320
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • SUZANNE GALLETLY NPI:1184087652

    SUZANNE GALLETLY NPI:1184087652

    SUZANNE GALLETLY NPI:1184087652
    Distance: 24.43 mi
    200 E Del Mar Blvd Ste 200
    Pasadena, CA 91105
  • Chris Towery, PhD, NP 280 Points

    Chris Towery, PhD, NP

    Faces Cosmetic Laser & Dermatology Center
    Distance: 25.42 mi
    23206 Lyons Ave, Suite 106
    Santa Clarita, CA 91321
  • Steven Reedy 100 Points

    Steven Reedy

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 25.97 mi
    1560 E. Chevy Chase Drive
    Glendale, CA 91206-4140
  • Artin Alexandrian

    Artin Alexandrian

    Artin Alexandrian, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 25.97 mi
    1560 E. Chevy Chase Drive
    Glendale, CA 91206
  • Ter-Bagdasarian Levon

    Ter-Bagdasarian Levon

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 25.97 mi
    1560 E. Chevy Chase Drive
    Glendale, CA 91206-4140
  • Jerrick Padilla-Phu, NP

    Jerrick Padilla-Phu, NP

    The Oncology Institute
    Distance: 25.97 mi
    1510 S. Central Ave.
    Suite 240
    Glendale, CA 91204
  • Evonne Phan, NP

    Evonne Phan, NP

    Distance: 26.12 mi
    11550 Indian Hills Rd.
    Suite 360
    Mission Hills, CA 91345
  • Joanna Goll, NP
    130 Points

    Joanna Goll, NP

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care & Nephrology - North Hollywood
    Distance: 27.18 mi
    12660 Riverside Dr
    Suite 215
    North Hollywood, CA 91607
  • Angela Nguyen 50 Points

    Angela Nguyen

    Dignity Health Medical Group - Northridge
    Distance: 30.47 mi
    18406 Roscoe Blvd
    Northridge, CA 91325
  • Samina Qadir, NP 50 Points

    Samina Qadir, NP

    Distance: 30.47 mi
    18460 Roscoe Blvd
    Suite 100
    Northridge, CA 91325
  • Tabitha Carnevale, R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.
    1160 Points

    Tabitha Carnevale, R.N., M.S.N., F.N.P.

    Distance: 32.22 mi
    16030 Ventura Blvd.
    #605
    Encino, CA 91436
  • Jenya Dvorkin, M.S.N., N.P.
    410 Points

    Jenya Dvorkin, M.S.N., N.P.

    Distance: 33.68 mi
    5525 Etiwanda Ave.
    Suite 228
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Nelli Akopyan, NP
    100 Points

    Nelli Akopyan, NP

    Distance: 33.68 mi
    18133 Ventura Blvd #200
    Tarzana, CA 91356
  • Patricia Iluore, NP 50 Points

    Patricia Iluore, NP

    Cedars-Sinai Primary Care & Nephrology - Tarzana
    Distance: 33.68 mi
    5525 Etiwanda Ave
    Suite 320
    Tarzana, CA 91356

Nearby Cities

Pasadena (24.43 mi)
Burbank (24.67 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.


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What is a

Nurse Practitioner

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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.

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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.


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