Nurse Practitioners in Northport, Alabama

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About Nurse Practitioners: Nurse Practitioner: A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

21 Nurse Practitioners found in Northport
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Savannah Budd

Nurse
2400 Hospital Dr, Northport, AL - 35476
205-330-8412    
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Melissa Lynn Harrison, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
4280 Watermelon Rd Ste 112, Northport, AL - 35473
205-750-0030     205-750-0855
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Amanda Rogers Smith, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
2700 Hospital Dr, Northport, AL - 35476
205-344-9019     205-344-9031
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Mrs. Rachael Clay Averette

Nurse Practitioner
4280 Watermelon Rd Ste 112, Northport, AL - 35473
205-750-0030    
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Ms. Lauren Barton Hinote, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
4400 Watermelon Rd Ste B, Northport, AL - 35473
205-345-6302    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Northport, AL: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP2 Family NP45 Gerontology NP1 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP2 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP1 Women's Health NP1
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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