35 Results forNurse Practitioners near La Salle, 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 35 specialists practicing Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) in La Salle, IL with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 4 hospitals near La Salle, IL with affiliated Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) specialists, including Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, Osf Saint Clare Medical Center and Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.
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Sara Snarr, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2200 Marquette RdPeru, IL 613541.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Elizabeth Jennings-Porter, CNM
Specialty: Women's Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2220 Marquette RdPeru, IL 613541.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)917 1st StLa Salle, IL 613010.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Melissa Strom, APRN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)128 Bucklin StLa Salle, IL 613010.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Arika Safranski, CNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2200 Marquette RdPeru, IL 613541.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Jordyn Lewandowski, APRN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2200 Marquette RdPeru, IL 613541.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Catherine Christensen, RN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2220 Marquette RdPeru, IL 613541.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
Caroline Barnes
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)600 E 1st StSpring Valley, IL 613625.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Kayla Carlile, FNP-BC
Specialty: Urology (Nurse Practitioner)600 E 1st StSpring Valley, IL 613625.1 miles awayChristine Hermosillo
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1302 N GREENWOOD STSpring Valley, IL 613625.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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- Low wait times
Elizabeth Birkey, PMHNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)920 West St Ste BPeru, IL 613541.6 miles awayKaren Eggers, FNP-BC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)415 E 2nd StSpring Valley, IL 613625.2 miles awayAngela Longeville, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)925 West StPeru, IL 613541.6 miles awayAmy Smith, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)925 West StPeru, IL 613541.6 miles awayDebra Tostovarsnik, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)925 West StPeru, IL 613541.6 miles awayMichelle Serpico, APRN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)925 West StPeru, IL 613541.6 miles awayBritnae Lewis, MSN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)925 West StPeru, IL 613541.6 miles awayCollette Klein
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2960 Chartres StLa Salle, IL 613011.7 miles awayKayla Madison, RN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)600 E 1st StSpring Valley, IL 613625.1 miles awayAnna Peek, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1436 Midtown RdPeru, IL 613542.0 miles awayTiffany Shinnick
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1650 Midtown RdPeru, IL 613542.1 miles awayMichelle Lehn, RN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1650 Midtown RdPeru, IL 613542.1 miles awayAlisha Jackson, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1650 Midtown RdPeru, IL 613542.1 miles awayCatherine Hopp, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1650 Midtown RdPeru, IL 613542.1 miles awayJamie Bond, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2970 Chartres StLa Salle, IL 613012.1 miles awayMaryfrances Crist, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2970 Chartres StLa Salle, IL 613012.1 miles awayDr. Mary Petrella, ND
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2970 Chartres StLa Salle, IL 613012.1 miles awayRose Schaumberg, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2970 Chartres StLa Salle, IL 613012.1 miles awayJuliann Kersten, FNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)2970 Chartres StLa Salle, IL 613012.1 miles awayAngela Massutti, FNP-C
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)520 W WALNUT STOglesby, IL 613482.7 miles awayJane Battles, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)5307 State Route 251Peru, IL 613543.1 miles awayLisa Jacobs, APNC
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)600 E 1st StSpring Valley, IL 613625.1 miles awayJessica Turczyn
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)600 E 1st StSpring Valley, IL 613625.1 miles awayDr. Taylor Vipond, DNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)415 E 2nd StSpring Valley, IL 613625.2 miles awayAngella Greenwood, APN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)309 S Mccoy StGranville, IL 613268.4 miles away