Nurse Practitioners in Carrollton, Georgia

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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.

35 Nurse Practitioners found in Carrollton
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Mrs. Melissa Devon Walker, NP

Nurse Practitioner
157 Clinic Ave Ste 101, Carrollton, GA - 30117
770-333-2220     678-581-7180
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Holly Weaver, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
202 Croft St, Carrollton, GA - 30117
770-834-2255    
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Holley V. Hagan, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner
100 Professional Park, Suite 202, Carrollton, GA - 30117
770-832-6861     770-832-9432

Other Nurse Practitioners in Carrollton, GA: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP8 Community Health NP1 Family NP55 Gerontology NP2 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP5 Women's Health NP3
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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