31 Results forNurse Practitioners near West Frankfort, IL
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Nurse Practitioners
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a healthcare provider who practices a mix of nursing and medicine, often in collaboration with a doctor. An NP is a registered nurse (RN) with advanced education, training and skills in preventive, diagnostic and treatment services. While NPs can work in any area of medicine, they often work in pediatrics, geriatrics, family medicine, and internal medicine.
NPs practice in different ways in different states, settings and specialties. They work in doctor’s offices, schools, clinics, hospitals, and community health settings. Some NPs run their own private practices, but many work as part of a group practice or a hospital or clinic healthcare team. Like all healthcare providers, NPs consult with doctors and other providers as appropriate.
In general, an NP:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history and educates the patient about wellness and disease prevention
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Provides routine and preventive healthcare services including immunizations, sports and school physicals, pelvic exams, birth control counseling, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute diseases and conditions including infections and injuries
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Screens, treats and monitors a range of chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, and depression
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Screens for cancer including Pap tests and skin and thyroid exams
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Performs minor procedures including removing foreign objects and stitching cuts
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Works closely with doctors and other healthcare providers to ensure patients receive optimal, seamless healthcare
NPs may also be known by the following names: nurse practitioner-certified (NP-C) and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
There are 31 specialists practicing Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) in West Frankfort, IL with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars.
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Nichole Boudet, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)502 W Saint Louis St Ste 4West Frankfort, IL 628960.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Moya Cook, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)502 W Saint Louis StWest Frankfort, IL 628960.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)14410 Route 37Johnston City, IL 629516.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Cindy Lord, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)501 N Du Quoin StBenton, IL 628127.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Rose Grunert, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 Bailey Ln Fl 3Benton, IL 628127.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Gerri Dyer, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)220 N Park Ave Ste 2Herrin, IL 629488.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Shanda Swagler, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)220 N Park AveHerrin, IL 629488.7 miles awayLeslie Jones
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4241 State Highway 14Christopher, IL 628228.9 miles awayKendra Fischer, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)309 W Saint Louis StWest Frankfort, IL 628960.5 miles awayJill Fairbanks, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)9372 Willaims StCoello, IL 628254.8 miles awayDeborah Saylor Connell, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4241 State Highway 14Christopher, IL 628228.9 miles awayMandie Bagwell, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)14410 Route 37Johnston City, IL 629516.4 miles awayNatasha Youngblood, MSN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)14410 Route 37Johnston City, IL 629516.4 miles awayDiana Tomlianovich, PMHNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)203 Bailey Ln Ste 1Benton, IL 628127.7 miles awayBrooke Hudson, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 Bailey Ln Fl 3Benton, IL 628127.7 miles awayKayla Kimmel, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 Bailey Ln Fl 3Benton, IL 628127.7 miles awayHope Hargraves, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 Bailey Ln Fl 3Benton, IL 628127.7 miles awayElizabeth Harbison, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 Bailey Ln Fl 3Benton, IL 628127.7 miles awayJanelle Kirby, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayDanielle Fisher, APRN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awaySharon Ball, APNC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayLianne Anderson, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayLucas Webb, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayDevin Haub, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayJamie Mabry
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)201 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayAimee Belt, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)220 S Park AveHerrin, IL 629488.8 miles awayDeanna Tacderas, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)317 S 14th StHerrin, IL 629488.9 miles awayJordan Wargel, RN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4241 State Highway 14Christopher, IL 628228.9 miles awayHeather Ward, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4241 State Highway 14Christopher, IL 628228.9 miles awayJacklyn Fitzpatrick
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4241 State Highway 14Christopher, IL 628228.9 miles awayCameron Yosanovich, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4241 State Highway 14Christopher, IL 628228.9 miles away