Nearby Cities

Warner Robins (17.37 mi)
Macon (24.76 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

31030 (1) (0.33 mi)
31088 (3) (14.79 mi)
31210 (13) (23.74 mi)
31201 (2) (24.43 mi)
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  • Glenna Lashley, NP-C
    200 Points

    Glenna Lashley, NP-C

    Georgia Family Healthcare Center
    555 Blue Bird Blvd.
    Fort Valley, GA 31030
  • Matthews Cherlyn

    Matthews Cherlyn

    Cherlyn Matthews, FNP-C
    Distance: 17.37 mi
    404 Corder Road
    Ste 100
    Warner Robins, GA 31088-7196
  • Jovon Taylor

    Jovon Taylor

    Jovon Taylor, APRN
    Distance: 17.37 mi
    404 Corder Road
    Ste 100
    Warner Robins, GA 31088
  • Charniece Smith

    Charniece Smith

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 17.37 mi
    404 Corder Road
    Ste 100
    Warner Robins, GA 31088
  • Carter-Sims Linda

    Carter-Sims Linda

    Linda Carter-Sims, PMHNP
    Distance: 17.37 mi
    404 Corder Road
    Ste 100
    Warner Robins, GA 31088-7196
  • Terri Harper, APRN, FNP-C
    680 Points

    Terri Harper, APRN, FNP-C

    Distance: 24.76 mi
    556 Third Street
    Macon, GA 31201
  • Carla Morton, NP
    120 Points

    Carla Morton, NP

    Distance: 24.76 mi
    556 Third Street
    Macon, GA 31201
  • Valencia Hunt, NP

    Valencia Hunt, NP

    Distance: 24.76 mi
    1600 Forsyth Street
    Macon, GA 31217
  • Pamela Nelome

    Pamela Nelome

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 24.76 mi
    6055 Lakeside Commons Drive
    Macon, GA 31210-5791

Nearby Cities

Warner Robins (17.37 mi)
Macon (24.76 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