Nurse Practitioners in Valdosta, 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.

50 Nurse Practitioners found in Valdosta
female nurse

Kimberlee Fletcher, NP

Nurse Practitioner
2501 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA - 31602
229-333-1000    
female nurse

Julianna M Patrick, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
3120 N Oak Street Ext Ste B, Valdosta, GA - 31602
229-671-6164     229-671-6761

Other Nurse Practitioners in Valdosta, GA: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP20 Community Health NP1 Family NP102 Gerontology NP1 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP12 Women's Health NP2
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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