Nurse Practitioners in Arlington Heights, Illinois

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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.

51 Nurse Practitioners found in Arlington Heights
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Nicole Anne Nichols, APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner
880 W Central Rd Ste 4400, Arlington Heights, IL - 60005
847-493-9400     847-483-9426
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Christine Mary C. Paran, APN

Nurse Practitioner
1415 S Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL - 60005
847-439-1005     847-439-7555
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Jeslyn John Lukose, APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner
880 W Central Rd Ste 7200, Arlington Heights, IL - 60005
847-618-4430     847-618-0786

Other Nurse Practitioners in Arlington Heights, IL: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP6 Family NP56 Gerontology NP3 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP3 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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