Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Aurora, Illinois

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About Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: Primary Care NPs: Primary Care Nurse Practitioners are educated, certified and licensed to provide comprehensive, chronic, continuous care characterized by a long-term relationship with the patient. Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (PCNPs) screen, diagnose, and treat common acute and chronic medical diseases and conditions. They are also involved in health promotion, screening, and educating about primary prevention.

2 Primary Care Nurse Practitioners found in Aurora
male nurse

Compton Nathaniel Paul, APRN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
2031 Canyon Creek Dr, Aurora, IL - 60503
630-544-1244    
female nurse

Mrs. Susan Lynn Stefanski, FNP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
400 N Highland Ave, Aurora, IL - 60506
630-892-4355    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Aurora, IL: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP6 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP120 Gerontology NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP58 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics NP8 Psych/Mental Health NP10 School NP1 Women's Health NP5
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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