Nurse Practitioners in Altoona, Iowa

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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.

5 Nurse Practitioners found in Altoona
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Jennifer L Hill, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
700 1st Ave S Ste B, Altoona, IA - 50009
515-967-8887     833-913-0981
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Laura Francisco, NP

Nurse Practitioner
2720 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA - 50009
515-967-0133     515-967-7578
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Trisha Vandelune, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
1507 Alderwood Dr, Altoona, IA - 50009
515-401-8812    
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Dawn Louise Kerwood, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
2720 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA - 50009
515-957-3661    
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Ms. Kimberly Cafaro, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
8062 Ne 30th Pl, Altoona, IA - 50009
507-720-5500     979-256-0890

Other Nurse Practitioners in Altoona, IA: Acute Care NP1 Family NP3 Gerontology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 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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