Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Dorchester, Massachusetts

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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.

3 Primary Care Nurse Practitioners found in Dorchester
female nurse

Ms. Denise Marie Croken, NP

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
637 Washington St, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-825-9660    
male nurse

John Omeara

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1241 Adams St Apt 310, Dorchester, MA - 02124
781-277-1747    
female nurse

Patricia Varela

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
48 Percival St, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-275-6999    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Dorchester, MA: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP4 Family NP33 Gerontology NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP32 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP12 Psych/Mental Health NP3 School NP1 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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