Nurse Practitioners in Lawrence, Kansas

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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.

36 Nurse Practitioners found in Lawrence
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Barbara Anne Schaetzel, APRN/ P

Nurse
2008 Palmer Ct, Lawrence, KS - 66047
785-979-4820    
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Breah Chambers, APRN

Nurse
4930 Overland Dr, Lawrence, KS - 66049
785-856-0708     785-856-0709
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Paula Foster, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
2415 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS - 66046
785-832-4814    
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Lori A Shiflett, NP

Nurse Practitioner
University Of Kansas, 1200 Schwegler Dr, Lawrence, KS - 66045
785-864-9500    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lawrence, KS: Adult Health NP8 Family NP57 Gerontology NP1 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP12 Women's Health NP5
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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