Nearby Cities

Pineville (0.97 mi)
Alexandria (1.16 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

71301 (16) (3.09 mi)
71360 (2) (3.64 mi)
71303 (2) (3.76 mi)
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  • Katie Kimpel 100 Points

    Katie Kimpel

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 0.97 mi
    2812 Hwy 28 E.
    Pineville, LA 71360
  • Tara Malone 100 Points

    Tara Malone

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 0.97 mi
    2812 Hwy 28 E.
    Pineville, LA 71360
  • Jeanne Benniefield 100 Points

    Jeanne Benniefield

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    2108 Texas Ave.
    Ste. 3080
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Beth Eubanks 100 Points

    Beth Eubanks

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3311 Prescott Rd.
    Ste. 112
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Lisa Lee 100 Points

    Lisa Lee

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    2108 Texas Ave.
    Ste. 3080
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Catherine Pinckley 100 Points

    Catherine Pinckley

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3311 Prescott Rd.
    Ste. 112
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Ann Rogers 100 Points

    Ann Rogers

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3311 Prescott Rd.
    Ste. 112
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Lisa Van Mol 100 Points

    Lisa Van Mol

    CHRISTUS Heart & Vascular Institute
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3311 Prescott Rd.
    Ste. 112
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Chrys Thompson 100 Points

    Chrys Thompson

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center North
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    2108 Texas Ave.
    Ste. 3061
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Kelly White 100 Points

    Kelly White

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center North
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    2108 Texas Ave.
    Ste. 3061
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Kayla Fung 100 Points

    Kayla Fung

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3330 Masonic Dr.
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Melanie Huff 100 Points

    Melanie Huff

    CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3330 Masonic Dr.
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Kelli Landrum 100 Points

    Kelli Landrum

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    80 Versailles Blvd.
    Ste. A
    Alexandria, LA 71303
  • Ashley Strickland 100 Points

    Ashley Strickland

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    2108 Texas Ave
    Ste 3061
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Melanie Tharp 100 Points

    Melanie Tharp

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3311 Prescott Rd.
    Ste. 410
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Sandhya Thomas 100 Points

    Sandhya Thomas

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3311 Prescott Rd.
    Ste. 410
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Wendy Townley 100 Points

    Wendy Townley

    CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    80 Versailles Blvd.
    Ste. A
    Alexandria, LA 71303
  • Andrea Garabedian

    Andrea Garabedian

    Andrea Garabedian, PA (PRN)
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    3330 Masonic Drive
    Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Bridget Clark

    Bridget Clark

    Bridget Clark
    Distance: 1.16 mi
    2108 Texas Ave.
    Ste. 3061
    Alexandria, LA 71301

Nearby Cities

Pineville (0.97 mi)
Alexandria (1.16 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.

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