Nearby Cities

Kokomo (13.06 mi)
Sheridan (17.52 mi)
Greentown (20.57 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

46902 (16) (11.83 mi)
46901 (1) (12.72 mi)
46069 (1) (17.63 mi)
46936 (1) (20.27 mi)
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  • Allison Cardwell 150 Points

    Allison Cardwell

    Allison Suzanne Cardwell, NP - CLOSED
    Distance: 13.05 mi
    3611 South Reed Road
    Suite 214
    Kokomo, IN 46902
  • April Weber 150 Points

    April Weber

    Community Physician Network, Family Medicine Care
    Distance: 13.05 mi
    3508 South Lafountain Street
    Kokomo, IN 46902
  • Miranda Tedder 100 Points

    Miranda Tedder

    Community Physician Network, Family Medicine Care
    Distance: 13.05 mi
    3611 South Reed Road
    Suite 214
    Kokomo, IN 46902
  • Martha Kinney 100 Points

    Martha Kinney

    Martha Kinney, NP - CLOSED
    Distance: 13.05 mi
    3611 South Reed Road
    Suite 108
    Kokomo, IN 46902
  • Heather Hare

    Heather Hare

    Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health - Howard
    Distance: 13.05 mi
    3500 South Lafountain Street
    Kokomo, IN 46902
  • Kristal Mylin

    Kristal Mylin

    Community Howard Regional Health - Hospitalists
    Distance: 13.05 mi
    3500 South Lafountain Street
    Kokomo, IN 46902
  • Betsy Zile, NP
    100 Points

    Betsy Zile, NP

    Sheridan Family Medicine
    Distance: 17.51 mi
    611 E 10th St
    Sheridan, IN 46069
  • Annie Walker, NP
    100 Points

    Annie Walker, NP

    Westfield Medical
    Distance: 25.29 mi
    17600 Shamrock Blvd
    Ste 500B
    Westfield, IN 46074
  • Carie Jo Brewer, NP
    100 Points

    Carie Jo Brewer, NP

    Distance: 28.39 mi
    14540 Prairie Lakes Blvd N
    Ste 102
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Kimberly Hatchett 100 Points

    Kimberly Hatchett

    Kimberly Jane Hatchett, NP - CLOSED
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    9669 East 146th Street
    Suite 200
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Kelly Batten, NP
    100 Points

    Kelly Batten, NP

    Riverview Health Behavioral Care
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    205 Westfield Rd
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Jade Meroney, NP
    100 Points

    Jade Meroney, NP

    Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    355 Westfield Rd
    Ste 100
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Lori Gibson, NP
    100 Points

    Lori Gibson, NP

    Riverview Health Physicians Primary Care Noble Creek
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    205 Noble Creek Dr
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Alla Soyfer, NP
    100 Points

    Alla Soyfer, NP

    Riverview Health Physicians Primary Care Noble Creek
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    205 Noble Creek Dr
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • Susan Harris 100 Points

    Susan Harris

    Susan Mary Harris, NP
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    9669 East 146th Street
    Suite 200
    Noblesville, IN 46060
  • TaMella Ferron 100 Points

    TaMella Ferron

    TaMella Ferron
    Distance: 28.39 mi
    7143 Morello Ln
    Noblesville, IN 46062-8438

Nearby Cities

Kokomo (13.06 mi)
Sheridan (17.52 mi)
Greentown (20.57 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.


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What is a

Nurse Practitioner

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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.


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