Nurse Practitioners in Suffolk, 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.

36 Nurse Practitioners found in Suffolk
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Kaeli O Davies, NP

Nurse
2800 Godwin Blvd, Suffolk, VA - 23434
757-967-8622     757-686-0541
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Catherine Dare Adickes, NP

Nurse
2790 Godwin Blvd Ste 305, Suffolk, VA - 23434
757-934-4222     757-434-4111
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Lynne Marie Colombo, AGACNP

Nurse
2800 Godwin Blvd Fl 1, Suffolk, VA - 23434
757-934-4821    
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Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Young, FNPC CDE

Nurse
131 North Saratoga Street, Suffolk, VA - 23434
757-923-0300     757-923-9300

Other Nurse Practitioners in Suffolk, VA: Acute Care NP10 Adult Health NP7 Family NP71 Gerontology NP2 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP11 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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