Nurse Practitioners in Murphysboro, 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.

6 Nurse Practitioners found in Murphysboro
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Gloria L Canaley, APN

Nurse Practitioner
7 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-687-3418     618-684-2748
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Laura Castillo, APN

Nurse Practitioner
7 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-519-9200     618-687-1859
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Samantha Jo Christopher, APN

Nurse Practitioner
702 Chestnut St, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-684-7087     618-822-4045
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Mrs. Peggy L Legan, ANP

Nurse Practitioner
6 E Shawnee Dr, Center For Wound Healing, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-684-1035     618-687-1155
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Cheryl Ellis, APN

Nurse Practitioner
7 South Hospital Drive, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-687-3418     618-687-1859
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Mary Zimmer, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse
628 N 14th St, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-687-2353    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Murphysboro, IL: Community Health NP1 Family NP2 Gerontology NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP1 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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