Nurse Practitioners in Somerset, Kentucky

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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.

35 Nurse Practitioners found in Somerset
female nurse

Mrs. Denita K Mcdonald, APRN

Nurse Practitioner
200 Belmont Ave, Somerset, KY - 42501
606-687-2038     606-200-3654
female nurse

Amanda Sexton

Nurse
607 Clifty St, Somerset, KY - 42503
606-485-4730    
male nurse

Mr. Timothy W Poynter, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner
350 Hospital Way, Suite 100, Somerset, KY - 42503
606-451-2671     606-451-2641

Other Nurse Practitioners in Somerset, KY: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP2 Family NP42 Gerontology NP1 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP11 Women's 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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