Nurse Practitioners in Highland Park, 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.

20 Nurse Practitioners found in Highland Park
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Lilian M Pumah, APN

Nurse Practitioner
581 Elm Pl Ste 110, Highland Park, IL - 60035
847-861-7771    
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Elizabeth Alexander, FNP

Nurse Practitioner
1539 Clavey Rd, Highland Park, IL - 60035
866-389-2727    
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Raisa Triplitt, APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner
777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL - 60035
847-926-5840     847-926-5835
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Linda Advincula, APN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner
757 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL - 60035
847-480-3800     847-480-3805

Other Nurse Practitioners in Highland Park, IL: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP3 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP15 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP3
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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