Nearby Cities

Greenville (10.05 mi)
Antrim (11.09 mi)
Milford (15.53 mi)
Keene (17.09 mi)
Fitchburg (21.25 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

03458 (4) (1.31 mi)
03440 (1) (11.09 mi)
03048 (1) (12.2 mi)
03055 (1) (15.18 mi)
03431 (1) (17.51 mi)
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  • Margaret E Kelly, NP

    Margaret E Kelly, NP

    Distance: 11.09 mi
    12 ELM ST
    ANTRIM, NH 03440
  • Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Distance: 15.52 mi
    14 ARMORY RD
    MILFORD, NH 03055
  • Diana C Rauchman, NP

    Diana C Rauchman, NP

    Distance: 17.08 mi
    590 COURT ST
    KEENE, NH 03431
  • Nancy Hagberg, NP

    Nancy Hagberg, NP

    Distance: 21.24 mi
    881 SOUTH ST
    FITCHBURG, MA 01420
  • Joyce Fitch, NP

    Joyce Fitch, NP

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    294 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
    MERRIMACK, NH 03054
  • Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Carol E Franzblau, NP

    Distance: 23.2 mi
    294 DANIEL WEBSTER HWY
    MERRIMACK, NH 03054
  • Heidi Kraft 100 Points

    Heidi Kraft

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 25.58 mi
    15 Trafalgar Sq
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Anita Freeman

    Anita Freeman

    Anita Freeman, APRN
    Distance: 25.58 mi
    15 Trafalgar Sq
    Nashua, NH 03063
  • Nicole Tsoukalas, NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Nicole Tsoukalas, NURSE PRACTITIONER

    Distance: 25.58 mi
    57 NORTHEASTERN BLVD
    STE 202
    Nashua, NH 03062
  • Kristina Gallant, NP
    160 Points

    Kristina Gallant, NP

    Distance: 25.78 mi
    114 Merriam Ave
    Ste 101
    Leominster, MA 01453
  • Kelly Noska, MSN
    100 Points

    Kelly Noska, MSN

    Distance: 25.78 mi
    80 Erdman Way Ste 100
    Leominster, MA 01453
  • Sandra Dinning, NP 20 Points

    Sandra Dinning, NP

    Distance: 31.31 mi
    253 PLEASANT ST
    CONCORD, NH 03301
  • Christine L Digeronimo, NP

    Christine L Digeronimo, NP

    Distance: 31.31 mi
    250 PLEASANT ST STE 1350
    CONCORD, NH 03301
  • Patrick Hornig, NP

    Patrick Hornig, NP

    Distance: 31.31 mi
    246 PLEASANT ST STE 210
    CONCORD, NH 03301
  • Whitney Nash, NP

    Whitney Nash, NP

    Distance: 31.31 mi
    253 PLEASANT ST
    CONCORD, NH 03301
  • Tamy Prescott, NP

    Tamy Prescott, NP

    Distance: 31.31 mi
    248 PLEASANT ST STE 2900
    CONCORD, NH 03301
  • Brent Richardson, NP

    Brent Richardson, NP

    Distance: 31.31 mi
    248 PLEASANT ST STE G100
    CONCORD, NH 03301

Nearby Cities

Greenville (10.05 mi)
Antrim (11.09 mi)
Milford (15.53 mi)
Keene (17.09 mi)
Fitchburg (21.25 mi)
Merrimack (23.21 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