Nurse Practitioners in Pocahontas, Arkansas

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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.

3 Nurse Practitioners found in Pocahontas
female nurse

Diana April Muckler, APNP, PMHNP-BC

Nurse
1016 Mcquay Ave, Pocahontas, AR - 72455
870-892-9949     870-892-0208
female nurse

Ashley M Karr, APRN

Nurse
207 N Van Bibber St, Pocahontas, AR - 72455
870-451-0150     870-667-5814
female nurse

Holly T Brigance, APRN-BC

Nurse Practitioner
2901 Medical Center Drive, Pocahontas, AR - 72455
870-892-4467     870-892-4407

Other Nurse Practitioners in Pocahontas, AR: Adult Health NP1 Family NP14 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental 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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