Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, Massachusetts

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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.

5 Nurse Practitioners found in Lexington
female nurse

Emma Clay, RN

Nurse
125 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA - 02421
781-861-0890    
female nurse

Kathryn Elizabeth Liziewski

Nurse Practitioner
24 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA - 02421
781-862-3899    
male nurse

Mr. Ryan James Keogh, R.N.

Nurse
125 Hartwell Ave, Lexington, MA - 02421
781-861-0890    
female nurse

Elizabeth Gillen Goodchild, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner
1 Forbes Rd, Lexington, MA - 02421
781-674-1590    
female nurse

Jessica A Krass, NP

Nurse Practitioner
16 Hayden Ave, Lahey Health Primary, Lexington, Lexington, MA - 02421
781-372-7100     781-372-7111

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, MA: Adult Health NP3 Family NP9 Gerontology NP2 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP2 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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