Nurse Practitioners in Salem, 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.

19 Nurse Practitioners found in Salem
female nurse

Jennifer Marie Murphy, RN, ACNP

Nurse Practitioner
1900 Electric Rd, Suite 1050, Salem, VA - 24153
540-772-3830     540-772-3829
female nurse

Stephanie Rose Wright, NP

Nurse
1802 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA - 24153
540-243-1408    
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Robin Marcus

Nurse Practitioner
1802 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA - 24153
540-772-3490    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Salem, VA: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP6 Family NP46 Gerontology NP4 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP6 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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