Nurse Practitioners in Towson, Maryland

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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 Towson
female nurse

Dr. Julie Robin Solomon, CRNP, PHD

Nurse
120 Sister Pierre Dr Ste 403, Towson, MD - 21204
108-236-4084     443-279-0537
female nurse

Amy R Barlow, C.R.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner
515 Fairmount Ave Ste 310, Towson, MD - 21286
410-494-1322    
female nurse

Marianne F. Bitner, CRNA

Nurse
100 West Rd, Towson, MD - 21204
410-698-6432    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Towson, MD: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP24 Family NP61 Gerontology NP5 Neonatal, Critical Care NP5 Neonatal NP3 Pediatrics NP11 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP47 Women's Health NP2
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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