Nurse Practitioners in Summerville, South Carolina

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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.

20 Nurse Practitioners found in Summerville
female nurse

Cherika Stephanie Gadson, NP-C

Nurse Practitioner
87 Springview Ln, Summerville, SC - 29485
843-876-7979    
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Mrs. Meghan Nichole Dunlap, NP

Nurse
255 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC - 29485
970-397-9147    
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Jennifer Stephens

Nurse Practitioner
107 W Walker Dr, Summerville, SC - 29483
502-554-1886    
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Chelsea Masters, CPNP

Nurse
2015 2nd Ave Ste 101, Summerville, SC - 29486
843-737-9465    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Summerville, SC: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP6 Family NP93 Neonatal NP1 Pediatrics NP11 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP6 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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