Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Taunton, 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 Taunton
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Terri A. Sullivan, N.P.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
2005 Bay St, Taunton, MA - 02780
508-824-0243     508-828-1810
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Kelly Burke, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
1 Washington St, Taunton, MA - 02780
150-882-2550    
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Christine Auclair, RN

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
247 Williams St, Taunton, MA - 02780
774-218-2072    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Taunton, MA: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP3 Family NP11 Gerontology NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP29 Pediatrics NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP10
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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