Nurse Practitioners in Plattsburgh, New York

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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.

19 Nurse Practitioners found in Plattsburgh
female nurse

Kari Ann Mattos, NP

Nurse
89 Plaza Blvd Ste 102, Plattsburgh, NY - 12901
518-314-3290    
female nurse

Catherine M Bushey Calley, NP

Nurse Practitioner
294 Tom Miller Rd, Plattsburgh, NY - 12901
518-324-7246     518-324-3366
female nurse

Sunu Dubay

Nurse
75 Beekman St, Plattsburgh, NY - 12901
518-561-2000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Plattsburgh, NY: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP21 Family NP29 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP4 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP6 Women's Health NP4
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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