Nurse Practitioners in Savannah, 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.

147 Nurse Practitioners found in Savannah
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Lindsay A Grove, NP

Nurse Practitioner
5 Executive Cir, Savannah, GA - 31406
912-355-2400     912-355-5324
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Merry Lynn Perry, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
106 E Broad St, Savannah, GA - 31401
912-527-1000     912-527-1126
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Gaye J Cook, NP

Nurse Practitioner
5 Executive Cir, Savannah, GA - 31406
912-355-2400     912-355-5324

Other Nurse Practitioners in Savannah, GA: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP46 Community Health NP1 Family NP224 Gerontology NP4 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP3 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP13 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP16 Women's Health NP17
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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