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  • Kari Anglin, NP
    510 Points

    Kari Anglin, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Jeanne Gugudis, NP
    500 Points

    Jeanne Gugudis, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Terri Brown, NP
    460 Points

    Terri Brown, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One
    3031 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Tanya Kintz, NP
    350 Points

    Tanya Kintz, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Heather Bachert, NP
    330 Points

    Heather Bachert, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Jessica Burke, NP
    330 Points

    Jessica Burke, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Lara Yatoma, NP
    330 Points

    Lara Yatoma, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sarah Lozon, NP
    320 Points

    Sarah Lozon, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Jaye Jones, NP
    320 Points

    Jaye Jones, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One
    3031 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Tiffany Fields, NP
    310 Points

    Tiffany Fields, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Jennifer Logan, NP
    310 Points

    Jennifer Logan, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Naima Ogletree, NP
    310 Points

    Naima Ogletree, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Davida Kruger, NP
    310 Points

    Davida Kruger, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One
    3031 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sandra Aloia, NP
    300 Points

    Sandra Aloia, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Carol Borowski, NP
    300 Points

    Carol Borowski, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Margaret Justusson, NP
    300 Points

    Margaret Justusson, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Andrea Matsumoto, NP
    290 Points

    Andrea Matsumoto, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Kristin Kreitler, NP
    290 Points

    Kristin Kreitler, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Jennifer Kuc, NP
    290 Points

    Jennifer Kuc, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Bekeza Ratliff, NP
    290 Points

    Bekeza Ratliff, NP

    Henry Ford Medical Center - New Center One
    3031 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Melissa Zdanowski, NP
    280 Points

    Melissa Zdanowski, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Irina Bobeica, NP
    270 Points

    Irina Bobeica, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Sandra Maceroni, NP
    270 Points

    Sandra Maceroni, NP

    Henry Ford Cancer - Detroit
    2800 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202
  • Rebecca Beltowski, NP
    270 Points

    Rebecca Beltowski, NP

    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd
    Detroit, MI 48202

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