196 Results forNurse Practitioners near Hickory, NC
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 196 specialists practicing Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) in Hickory, NC with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars.
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Teri Herman
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Jessica Helminen
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1501 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)133 1ST AVE SEHickory, NC 286020.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Joan Olschewske, RNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)133 1ST AVE SEHickory, NC 286020.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dan Radulescu, ANP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)116 3rd St NW Ste 102Hickory, NC 286010.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Kim Rector, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Tana Holloway, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)327 1st Ave NwHickory, NC 286010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Nancy Sciara, OGNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2134 14th Avenue Cir NwHickory, NC 286012.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Michelle Starnes, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1205 N CENTER STHickory, NC 286010.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Janese Trivette, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Jennifer Stauss, WHNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Karen Lewis, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1504 2nd St NEHickory, NC 286011.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Beth Blair, WHNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1501 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Kathryn Zook, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1501 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Janet Flowers, MSN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1501 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Meggan Harrelson, AGNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103Hickory, NC 286021.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Lisa Rudisill, MSN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1771 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103Hickory, NC 286021.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Lisa Joyner, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1067 13th St SEHickory, NC 286021.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Melinda Daves, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1205 N CENTER STHickory, NC 286010.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Evina Nonato
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3411 GRAYSTONE PL SEConover, NC 286134.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Sommer Clark, MSN
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3411 GRAYSTONE PL SEConover, NC 286134.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Christi Lucus, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)212 29th Ave NE Ste 1Hickory, NC 286012.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Cameron Collins, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2359 SPRINGS RD NEHickory, NC 286012.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Jennifer Ramos, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2386 Springs Rd NEHickory, NC 286012.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Ashley Cooper, MSN
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3411 GRAYSTONE PL SEConover, NC 286134.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Sara Paul, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3521 Graystone Pl SE Ste 202Conover, NC 286134.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Lauren McFarland
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3411 GRAYSTONE PL SEConover, NC 286134.2 miles awayKaren Thomisee Leasure, PNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3411 GRAYSTONE PL SEConover, NC 286134.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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- Employs friendly staff
Richelle Miller, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)160 River Bend Dr Ste AGranite Falls, NC 286304.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
Lizette Retis, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)327 1st Ave NwHickory, NC 286010.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Lori Dixon, MSN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1224 Commerce St SW Ste AConover, NC 286135.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Krisandra Edwards, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1224 Commerce St SW Ste AConover, NC 286135.0 miles awayTanya Dyer, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)5045 Hickory BlvdHickory, NC 286013.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Amee Bielski, ANP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.0 miles awayDr. Ashlie Morrissey, DNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1985 Tate Blvd SE Ste 600Hickory, NC 286021.8 miles awayAlene Blair, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1205 N CENTER STHickory, NC 286010.9 miles awayHolly Duncan, CPNP
Specialty: Pediatric Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4355 Hickory Blvd Ste 3Granite Falls, NC 286306.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Wendy Hartsoe, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4355 Hickory BlvdGranite Falls, NC 286306.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Lucy Walker, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4355 Hickory BlvdGranite Falls, NC 286306.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Penny Matlock, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1985 Startown Rd Ste 102Hickory, NC 286023.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Teri Rodgers, DNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)819 Old Lenoir RdHickory, NC 286011.5 miles awayMandy Ferguson, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)4132 HICKORY BLVDGranite Falls, NC 286306.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Kimberly Jackson, DNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2359 SPRINGS RD NEHickory, NC 286012.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Tonya Manus
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)767 W 1st StNewton, NC 286587.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Sandra Wilusz, FNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)517 Main Ave WHildebran, NC 286375.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Victor Paquin
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1366 S NC 16 HwyNewton, NC 286589.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Karen Gimblet, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)915 Tate Blvd SEHickory, NC 286021.0 miles awayTammy Burke, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)415 N Center St Ste 201Hickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayKaren Puett, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)767 W 1st StNewton, NC 286587.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Todd Pennell, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)810 Fairgrove Church RdHickory, NC 286024.2 miles awayPatricia Johnson, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayJeffery Walker, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)109 ROCK BARN RD NEConover, NC 286137.3 miles awayDawn McNeely, FNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)327 1st Ave NwHickory, NC 286010.5 miles awayKathryn Jones, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)214 18th St SEHickory, NC 286021.5 miles awayGerri Morrison
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)105b N Main AveNewton, NC 286588.1 miles awayKimberly Cline, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)130 1st St WConover, NC 286136.8 miles awayTiffany Franklin, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayDarla Stevens, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayKarin Looper, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayPatricia Childers, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayLaurie Toman, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles awayWanda Powell, NNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)420 N Center StHickory, NC 286010.2 miles away