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  • Summer Blair, APRN 10 Points

    Summer Blair, APRN

    200 Rice Street
    Wilmore, KY 40390
  • Fred Hamlin III, APRN 10 Points

    Fred Hamlin III, APRN

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology
    Distance: 5 mi
    1250 Keene Road
    Suite 102
    Nicholasville, KY 40356
  • Fred Hamlin

    Fred Hamlin

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiology
    Distance: 5 mi
    1250 Keene Road
    Suite 102
    Nicholasville, KY 40356
  • Kelley Hawkins, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Kelley Hawkins, FNP-C

    Distance: 13.3 mi
    166 Pasadena Dr
    Ste 150
    Lexington, KY 40503
  • Lemon Jared 100 Points

    Lemon Jared

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    161 Prosperous Pl
    Ste 100
    Lexington, KY 40509-1898
  • Henry Poston, APRN 50 Points

    Henry Poston, APRN

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group – Express Care
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    3581 Harrodsburg Road
    Suite 125
    Lexington, KY 40504
  • Kelly Taylor, DNP 20 Points

    Kelly Taylor, DNP

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Neurology
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    1021 Majestic Drive
    Suite 200
    Lexington, KY 40513
  • Kimberly Pruitt, APRN 20 Points

    Kimberly Pruitt, APRN

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Pulmonology, Fountain Ct
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    211 Fountain Court
    Suite 210
    Lexington, KY 40509
  • Alicia Alvarado, APRN 10 Points

    Alicia Alvarado, APRN

    Distance: 13.3 mi
    211 Fountain Court
    Suite 120
    Lexington, KY 40509
  • Lisa Mallard, APRN, CNM 10 Points

    Lisa Mallard, APRN, CNM

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    170 North Eagle Creek Drive
    Suite 104
    Lexington, KY 40509
  • Erika Moffitt, APRN 10 Points

    Erika Moffitt, APRN

    CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Gastroenterology
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    1401 Harrodsburg Road
    Suite C 305
    Lexington, KY 40504
  • Andree Deifel

    Andree Deifel

    Andree Deifel
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    1301 Winchester Road
    Suite 147
    Lexington, KY 40505
  • Heather Mills, APRN, FNP-C

    Heather Mills, APRN, FNP-C

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center - Hematology Oncology, Blazer Pkwy
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    3470 Blazer Parkway
    Suite 350
    Lexington, KY 40509
  • Brandi Botkin

    Brandi Botkin

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    701 Bob-O-Link Drive
    Suite 120
    Lexington, KY 40504
  • Brandi Botkin

    Brandi Botkin

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    3470 Blazer Parkway
    Suite 200
    Lexington, KY 40509
  • Stephanie Howard

    Stephanie Howard

    CHI Saint Joseph Health - Cancer Care Center
    Distance: 13.3 mi
    3470 Blazer Parkway
    Suite 350
    Lexington, KY 40509

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