Nurse Practitioners in Joliet, 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.

37 Nurse Practitioners found in Joliet
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Mrs. Sarah Ashley Derocha, APN

Nurse Practitioner
1051 Essington Road, Suite 210, Joliet, IL - 60435
815-726-1818     815-726-0232
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Amber Marie Vladika, NP

Nurse Practitioner
333 Madison St, Joliet, IL - 60435
815-725-7133    
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Cassie Marie Matlage, RN

Nurse Practitioner
3215 Caroline Dr, Joliet, IL - 60435
708-712-8235    
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Sandeep Kaur, APNP

Nurse Practitioner
1150 Essington Rd Ste 101, Joliet, IL - 60435
888-938-3838     888-919-1083
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Nichole Cavanaugh, NP-C

Nurse
333 Madison St, Joliet, IL - 60435
815-725-7133     815-773-7808

Other Nurse Practitioners in Joliet, IL: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP7 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP87 Pediatrics NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP7 Women's 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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