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Pleasant Hill (5.05 mi)
Des Moines (8.05 mi)
Ankeny (9.38 mi)
Johnston (12.2 mi)
Urbandale (12.84 mi)

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50009 (1) (0.42 mi)
50327 (1) (4.5 mi)
50309 (6) (8.94 mi)
50320 (2) (9.16 mi)
50023 (3) (9.69 mi)
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  • Kiley Gallagher
    200 Points

    Kiley Gallagher

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    1215 Pleasant Street
    Suite 608
    Des Moines, IA 50309
  • Robin Westrum
    100 Points

    Robin Westrum

    Distance: 8.04 mi
    2105 Ingersoll Avenue
    Des Moines, IA 50312
  • ALYSSA COUGHENNOWER 100 Points

    ALYSSA COUGHENNOWER

    ALYSSA COUGHENNOWER, ARNP, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5408 NW 88th St., Ste. 140
    Johnston, IA 50131
  • Angela Veenstra

    Angela Veenstra

    Angela Veenstra
    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5408 NW 88th St., Ste. 140
    Johnston, IA 50131
  • Courtney Cox-Kozel

    Courtney Cox-Kozel

    Courtney Cox-Kozel
    Distance: 12.19 mi
    5408 NW 88th St., Ste. 140
    Suite 229
    Johnston, IA 501312953
  • Chelsey Miller 100 Points

    Chelsey Miller

    Chelsey Miller, ARNP
    Distance: 13.55 mi
    5950 University Ave
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
  • Katie Broshuis

    Katie Broshuis

    Distance: 13.55 mi
    9500 University Avenue
    West Des Moines, IA 50266

Nearby Cities

Pleasant Hill (5.05 mi)
Des Moines (8.05 mi)
Ankeny (9.38 mi)
Johnston (12.2 mi)
Urbandale (12.84 mi)
West Des M... (13.56 mi)
Clive (13.7 mi)
Waukee (21.84 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