Nearby Cities

Warm Springs (18.54 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

30241 (1) (6.54 mi)
31830 (1) (18.41 mi)
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  • Stephanie White 150 Points

    Stephanie White

    Piedmont Physicians Obstetrics and Gynecology NPC2 LaGrange
    1075 Lafayette Parkway
    Suite 210
    Lagrange, GA 30241
  • Beverly Saint-Amand, NP

    Beverly Saint-Amand, NP

    Distance: 18.54 mi
    6135 Roosevelt Hwy
    Warm Springs, GA 31830
  • Kathy Aliffi, NP
    100 Points

    Kathy Aliffi, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Terrie Allen, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Terrie Allen, FNP-C

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Shanetia Avinger, NP
    100 Points

    Shanetia Avinger, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Benjamin Baker
    100 Points

    Benjamin Baker

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Tracy Bolton
    100 Points

    Tracy Bolton

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Allison Bryant, NP
    100 Points

    Allison Bryant, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Kristie Buchanan, AGACNP-BC
    100 Points

    Kristie Buchanan, AGACNP-BC

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Edward Dankyi, NP
    100 Points

    Edward Dankyi, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Samuel Gebreyonas, ACNP-BC
    100 Points

    Samuel Gebreyonas, ACNP-BC

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Jennifer Goodson, NP
    100 Points

    Jennifer Goodson, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Jessica Isaac, NP
    100 Points

    Jessica Isaac, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Bridget Randolph, ARNP
    100 Points

    Bridget Randolph, ARNP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Jason Rigdon, APRN
    100 Points

    Jason Rigdon, APRN

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Savannah Shoemaker, APRN
    100 Points

    Savannah Shoemaker, APRN

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Tiearea Sims, AGACNP-BC
    100 Points

    Tiearea Sims, AGACNP-BC

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Aurelia Summerlin, NP
    100 Points

    Aurelia Summerlin, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Rachel Ussery
    100 Points

    Rachel Ussery

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Jo Woodie, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Jo Woodie, FNP-C

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Eliza Bacot, NP

    Eliza Bacot, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265
  • Amy Herrick, NP

    Amy Herrick, NP

    Distance: 26.22 mi
    600 Celebrate Life Pkwy
    Newnan, GA 30265

Nearby Cities

Warm Springs (18.54 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