Nurse Practitioners in Torrance, California

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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.

116 Nurse Practitioners found in Torrance
male nurse

Fritz Gutierrez, FNP-C

Nurse
3655 Lomita Blvd Ste 312, Torrance, CA - 90505
310-294-9444    
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Dr. Cleddhy R. Arellano, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner
3527 Spencer St, Torrance, CA - 90503
310-214-8096    
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Mr. Erwin Yson

Nurse
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA - 90502
310-222-2345    
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Grace O Adeagbo

Nurse
2204 Torrance Blvd Ste 102, Torrance, CA - 90501
424-488-2030     424-488-2202

Other Nurse Practitioners in Torrance, CA: Acute Care NP32 Adult Health NP15 Family NP157 Gerontology NP6 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP4 Pediatrics NP24 Perinatal NP2 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP18 Women's Health NP20
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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