Nurse Practitioners in Eldorado, 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.

4 Nurse Practitioners found in Eldorado
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Laura Devous, FNP

Nurse Practitioner
1405 Locust St, Eldorado, IL - 62930
618-273-3321     618-273-3322
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Ms. Stephanie Franklin, PA

Nurse Practitioner
1007 Us Highway 45 N, Eldorado, IL - 62930
618-273-7723     618-252-4027
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Sierra Sigler, NP

Nurse Practitioner
1306 Maple St, Eldorado, IL - 62930
618-297-9665     618-297-9638
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Mrs. Melissa Welge, DNP, FNP-C

Nurse
1306 Maple St, Eldorado, IL - 62930
618-273-3361    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Eldorado, IL: Family NP10 Occupational Health NP1 Psych/Mental 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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