Nearby Cities

Sandusky (10.22 mi)
Fremont (21.67 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

44870 (1) (12.3 mi)
43420 (1) (21.76 mi)
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  • Blair Mayfield 100 Points

    Blair Mayfield

    Akron Children's Pediatrics, Sandusky
    Distance: 10.22 mi
    2800 Hayes Ave.
    Building G
    Sandusky, OH 44870
  • Judith Schuessler, CNP

    Judith Schuessler, CNP

    ProMedica Physicians Family Medicine - Fremont
    Distance: 21.67 mi
    605 Third Ave.
    Building B, Suite D
    Fremont, OH 43420
  • Brittany Williams, CNP 40 Points

    Brittany Williams, CNP

    Mercy Health - Vermilion Walk-In Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1607 State Road
    Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Nicole Leach, CNP 40 Points

    Nicole Leach, CNP

    Mercy Health — Vermilion Primary Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1607 State Route 60
    Suite 6
    Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Derik Sidell, CNP 20 Points

    Derik Sidell, CNP

    Mercy Health - Vermilion Primary Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1605 State Road
    Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Elizabeth Thaxton, CNP 20 Points

    Elizabeth Thaxton, CNP

    Mercy Health - Vermilion Walk-In Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1607 State Road
    Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Krystal Russell, CNP 20 Points

    Krystal Russell, CNP

    Mercy Health — Vermilion Primary Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1607 State Route 60
    Suite 6
    Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Christopher Smith, CNP

    Christopher Smith, CNP

    Mercy Health - Vermilion Walk-In Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1607 State Road
    Vermilion, OH 44089
  • Bailey Williams, CNP

    Bailey Williams, CNP

    Mercy Health - Vermilion Walk-In Care
    Distance: 25.78 mi
    1607 State Road
    Vermilion, OH 44089

Nearby Cities

Sandusky (10.22 mi)
Fremont (21.67 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.

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