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  • Theresa McDevitt 100 Points

    Theresa McDevitt

    Haugen OB/GYN
    801 Nicollet Mall
    Suite 400
    Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Mark D Boldt, NP 30 Points

    Mark D Boldt, NP

    15700 37TH AVE N STE 300
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55446
  • Greta R Abruzzese, FNP 20 Points

    Greta R Abruzzese, FNP

    7200 FRANCE AVE S STE 235
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435
  • Valerie L Carlson, FNP 20 Points

    Valerie L Carlson, FNP

    500 OSBORNE RD NE STE 165
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432
  • Luann M Kibira, NP 20 Points

    Luann M Kibira, NP

    1020 W BROADWAY AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
  • Patti R Breen, NP 10 Points

    Patti R Breen, NP

    2001 BLOOMINGTON AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
  • Michelle S Christian, NP 10 Points

    Michelle S Christian, NP

    3017 BLOOMINGTON AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
  • Louann L Janicki, FNP 10 Points

    Louann L Janicki, FNP

    2104 NORTHDALE BLVD NW STE 220
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55433
  • Joan M Jones, FNP 10 Points

    Joan M Jones, FNP

    2849 JOHNSON ST NE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
  • Paula J Rock, NP 10 Points

    Paula J Rock, NP

    1200 LAGOON AVE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408
  • Gail M Rudberg, NP 10 Points

    Gail M Rudberg, NP

    2220 RIVERSIDE AVE S
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
  • Margaret S Stewart, NP 10 Points

    Margaret S Stewart, NP

    3800 PARK NICOLLET BLVD
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
  • Cheryl L Swenson, FNP 10 Points

    Cheryl L Swenson, FNP

    701 PARK AVE DEPT R1
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
  • Ramona A Allard-Hendren, FNP

    Ramona A Allard-Hendren, FNP

    300 WASHINGTON AVE SE
    MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55455

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