Nurse Practitioners in Independence, Louisiana

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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 Independence
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Denise Maria Linton, A.P.N

Nurse Practitioner
Lallie Kemp Hospital, 52579 Highway 51 South, Independence, LA - 70443
985-878-9421     985-878-1431
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Sherry Paretti, A.P.N

Nurse Practitioner
Lallie Kemp Hospital, 52579 Highway 51 South, Independence, LA - 70443
985-878-9421     985-878-1431
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Wendy Young, A.P.N.

Nurse Practitioner
52579 Highway 51 South, Lallie Kemp Hospital, Independence, LA - 70443
985-878-9421     985-878-1431
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Marc Joseph Muscarello, FNP

Nurse Practitioner
52579 Highway 51 S, Independence, LA - 70443
225-485-4419    
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Dr. Tabitha Accardo, DNP

Nurse Practitioner
572 W 5th St, Independence, LA - 70443
985-974-5955    
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Debra D Khalid-abasi, A.P.N.

Nurse Practitioner
52579 Highway South, Lallie Kemp Hospital, Independence, LA - 70443
985-878-9421     985-878-1431

Other Nurse Practitioners in Independence, LA: Family NP3 Gerontology NP1 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental 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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