Nurse Practitioners in Warwick, Rhode Island

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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.

50 Nurse Practitioners found in Warwick
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Amy Kwolek

Nurse
300 Quaker Ln # C2-4, Warwick, RI - 02886
401-233-5051    
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Heather K Glenn, NP

Nurse Practitioner
400 Bald Hill Rd Ste 520, Warwick, RI - 02886
401-793-8520     401-793-8527

Other Nurse Practitioners in Warwick, RI: Acute Care NP11 Adult Health NP18 Community Health NP1 Family NP66 Gerontology NP14 Neonatal NP1 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP17 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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