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Nurse Practitioner Fort Worth, TX

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  • Tabetha Maslow, NP
    280 Points

    Tabetha Maslow, NP

    Distance: 22.46 mi
    6161 N State Highway 161
    Suite 200
    Irving, TX 75038
  • Mimi Idicula, DCNP
    200 Points

    Mimi Idicula, DCNP

    Distance: 22.46 mi
    6161 N State Highway 161
    Suite 140
    Irving, TX 75038
  • Lisa Moore, MD
    140 Points

    Lisa Moore, MD

    Distance: 22.46 mi
    3401 W Airport Fwy
    #101
    Irving, TX 75062
  • Josephine Ndungu

    Josephine Ndungu

    Josephine N Ndungu, NP
    Distance: 22.46 mi
    2801 Gateway Dr
    Ste 100
    Irving, TX 75063
  • LORA GREENBERG

    LORA GREENBERG

    LORA GREENBERG, PA-C
    Distance: 22.46 mi
    820 S Macarthur Blvd
    Suite 105-200
    Irving, TX 75063
  • Melissa Hataway, FNP-C
    100 Points

    Melissa Hataway, FNP-C

    Distance: 23.23 mi
    950 E. Belt Line Road
    Suite 150
    Cedar Hill, TX 75104
  • Regina Robertson, FNP
    100 Points

    Regina Robertson, FNP

    Distance: 23.23 mi
    950 Belt Line Road
    Suite 150
    Cedar Hill, TX 75104
  • Kim Bookout, DNP, RN, C-PNP
    230 Points

    Kim Bookout, DNP, RN, C-PNP

    Pediatric Health Partners
    Distance: 23.84 mi
    4305 Windsor Centre Trail
    Suite 300
    Flower Mound, TX 75028
  • Charles McWilliams

    Charles McWilliams

    Palm Primary Care – Duncanville
    Distance: 24.52 mi
    545 W Wheatland Rd.
    Duncanville, TX 75116
  • Angela Cheatham, FNP-C, RN
    100 Points

    Angela Cheatham, FNP-C, RN

    Methodist Family Health Center - Midlothian
    Distance: 25.36 mi
    979 Don Floyd Drive
    Suite 124
    Midlothian, TX 76065

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