Nurse Practitioners in Lynchburg, Virginia

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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.

67 Nurse Practitioners found in Lynchburg
female nurse

Catherine Lynn Williams, FNP

Nurse
121 Nationwide Dr, Suite A, Lynchburg, VA - 24502
434-384-1862     434-384-7704
female nurse

Rebecca Leigh Canada, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
2405 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
434-485-8500     434-485-8599
female nurse

Dr. Ragan Scott, DNP, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner
1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
434-200-3000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lynchburg, VA: Acute Care NP13 Adult Health NP10 Family NP135 Gerontology NP5 Neonatal, Critical Care NP4 Neonatal NP5 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP9 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP19 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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