Nurse Practitioners in Mattoon, 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 Mattoon
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Jennifer Lynne Hall, FNP-C

Nurse
1000 Health Center Dr Ste 401, Mattoon, IL - 61938
217-258-2409     217-258-2323
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Leslie A Taggart, APN

Nurse Practitioner
1000 Health Center Dr Ste 201, Mattoon, IL - 61938
217-258-4030     217-258-2353
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Heather A Heicher, APN

Nurse Practitioner
1000 Health Center Dr Ste 106, Mattoon, IL - 61938
217-238-4495     217-238-3741
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Eliza J Smith, NP

Nurse Practitioner
200 Dettro Dr, Mattoon, IL - 61938
217-238-3000    
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Kaitlin Marie Denson

Nurse
1000 Health Center Dr, Mattoon, IL - 61938
217-238-4019     217-238-4336

Other Nurse Practitioners in Mattoon, IL: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP1 Family NP40 Gerontology NP1 Pediatrics NP2 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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