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  • Robert Peace, D.C.
    350 Points

    Robert Peace, D.C.

    PEACE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, P.C.
    4134 S HARVARD AVE
    STE B2
    TULSA, OK 74135
  • Karen Kochell, NP
    160 Points

    Karen Kochell, NP

    1243 South Harvard
    Tulsa, OK 74112
  • Shelley Triplett, APRN, CNP
    150 Points

    Shelley Triplett, APRN, CNP

    Warren Clinic Family Medicine - Warren Clinic Tower
    6600 South Yale Avenue
    Suite 850
    Tulsa, OK 74136
  • Angel Allen, APRN
    100 Points

    Angel Allen, APRN

    10109 E 79th St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
  • Gus Canaday, ARNP
    100 Points

    Gus Canaday, ARNP

    10109 E 79th St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
  • Jana Chavous
    100 Points

    Jana Chavous

    10109 E 79th St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
  • Deborah Mewbourne, ARNP
    100 Points

    Deborah Mewbourne, ARNP

    10109 E 79th St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
  • Stephanie Moore, APRN
    100 Points

    Stephanie Moore, APRN

    10109 E 79th St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
  • Lori Ormsby, ARNP
    100 Points

    Lori Ormsby, ARNP

    10109 E 79th St
    Tulsa, OK 74133
  • PATSY WISEMAN 100 Points

    PATSY WISEMAN

    PATSY WISEMAN, APRN-CNP
    4867 S Sheridan Rd
    Suite 703
    Tulsa, OK 741455721
  • Katie Wagner

    Katie Wagner

    Katie Wagner, APRN - CNP
    6130 E 81st
    Tulsa, OK 74137-2101
  • Stacy Burk

    Stacy Burk

    Stacy Burk, RN, BSN
    Distance: 13.27 mi
    811 W New Orleans St
    Suite 201
    Broken Arrow, OK 740111844
  • Stephanie Edwards, APRN-CNP, FNP-C

    Stephanie Edwards, APRN-CNP, FNP-C

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    1124 W Will Rogers Blvd
    Claremore, OK 74017

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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