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  • Robert Johnson, AGACNP
    250 Points

    Robert Johnson, AGACNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Pulmonology
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    1439 Jesse Jewell Parkway Suite 201
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Jennifer Roark, FNP
    250 Points

    Jennifer Roark, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Thompson Bridge
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    1856-14 Thompson Bridge Road
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Angelica Timmerman, FNP
    250 Points

    Angelica Timmerman, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Thompson Bridge
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    1856-14 Thompson Bridge Road
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Rachel Weaver, FNP
    250 Points

    Rachel Weaver, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Thompson Bridge
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    1856-14 Thompson Bridge Road
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Omar Abu-Alrub, AGACNP
    250 Points

    Omar Abu-Alrub, AGACNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Vascular Center
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 360
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Michelle Davis, AGACNP
    250 Points

    Michelle Davis, AGACNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Vascular Center
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 360
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Shelley Davis, AGACNP
    150 Points

    Shelley Davis, AGACNP

    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 100
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Jennifer Sampson, FNP 150 Points

    Jennifer Sampson, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 100
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Kayla Rylee, AGACNP
    150 Points

    Kayla Rylee, AGACNP

    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 480
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Emily Seaver, AGACNP
    150 Points

    Emily Seaver, AGACNP

    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 100
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • R Mansfield, AGACNP 50 Points

    R Mansfield, AGACNP

    Distance: 18.63 mi
    200 South Enota Drive Suite 200
    Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Katherine Sarrell, FNP
    250 Points

    Katherine Sarrell, FNP

    Georgia Heart Institute
    Distance: 23.79 mi
    346 Deep South Farm Road Suite B
    Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Michelle Ferguson, ACNP
    150 Points

    Michelle Ferguson, ACNP

    Distance: 23.79 mi
    346 Deep South Farm Road Suite B
    Blairsville, GA 30512
  • Sean Lambert, Dr.
    380 Points

    Sean Lambert, Dr.

    North Pointe OB/Gyn Associates
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    1800 Northside Forsyth Dr
    Suite 350
    Cumming, GA 30041
  • Billisha Robinson 100 Points

    Billisha Robinson

    Cumming
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    1505 Northside Blvd.
    Suite 4600
    Cumming, GA 30041
  • Julie Greene 10 Points

    Julie Greene

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    5965 Parkway North Blvd
    Ste C
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • Kathryn Butler

    Kathryn Butler

    Kathryn Butler, APRN
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    5965 Parkway North Blvd
    Ste C
    Cumming, GA 30040
  • Hodnett Audline

    Hodnett Audline

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    5965 Parkway North Blvd
    Ste C
    Cumming, GA 30040-2789
  • Denny-Smith Tammy

    Denny-Smith Tammy

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.16 mi
    5965 Parkway North Blvd
    Ste C
    Cumming, GA 30040-2789
  • Shaniqua Sims, FNP
    250 Points

    Shaniqua Sims, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Chestnut Mountain
    Distance: 24.25 mi
    4754 Martin Road
    Flowery Branch, GA 30542
  • Joslin John, FNP
    250 Points

    Joslin John, FNP

    Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Flowery Branch
    Distance: 24.25 mi
    4919 Atlanta Highway
    Flowery Branch, GA 30542

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