Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners in San Jose, California

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About Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners: Occupational Health NPs: Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners has extensive knowledge of occupational safety and health information and they prepare people to perform with high levels of professional competence in the context of workplace health. Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (OHNPs) can assess, diagnose, manage, plan, and implement the care of workers and community members from diverse backgrounds.

1 Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners found in San Jose
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Kathleen Elizabeth Scott, NP

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
2400 Moorpark Ave, Occupational Med Clinic, San Jose, CA - 95128
408-885-2031    

Other Nurse Practitioners in San Jose, CA: Acute Care NP8 Adult Health NP11 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP176 Gerontology NP8 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP145 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP12 Pediatrics NP25 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP17 Women's Health NP17
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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