Nurse Practitioners in Altoona, Pennsylvania

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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.

34 Nurse Practitioners found in Altoona
male nurse

Darren Petrunak, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
1701 12th Ave, Altoona, PA - 16601
814-942-9600     814-942-9617
female nurse

Mrs. Georgine Amy Safko-dodson, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner
350 Lakemont Park Blvd, Altoona, PA - 16602
814-946-5411     814-931-1605

Other Nurse Practitioners in Altoona, PA: Acute Care NP14 Adult Health NP8 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP40 Gerontology NP2 Neonatal NP1 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP5 Women's 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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