Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, 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.

38 Nurse Practitioners found in Decatur
female nurse

Meghan L Mahoney, APRN, CNP

Nurse Practitioner
2300 N Edward St Ste 2400, Decatur, IL - 62526
217-876-2400     217-876-2405
male nurse

Mr. Justin William Kierbs, ACNP-BC

Nurse
1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL - 62521
217-422-6100    
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Sue Anne Valentine, APN/CNP

Nurse Practitioner
544 W Pershing Rd, Suite A, Decatur, IL - 62526
217-872-2400     217-875-4680
female nurse

Jamie Marie Queary

Nurse Practitioner
1800 E Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL - 62521
217-464-2973    
female nurse

Shelly L. Baldwin

Nurse
1770 E Lake Shore Dr Ste 105, Decatur, IL - 62521
217-422-6100    
female nurse

Tanya J Loy, APRN

Nurse
4965 E Lost Bridge Rd, Decatur, IL - 62521
217-864-5531    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, IL: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP1 Family NP61 Gerontology NP2 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP4 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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