9 Results forNurse Practitioners near Greenbank, WA
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 9 specialists practicing Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) in Greenbank, WA with an overall average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Toni Marthaller-Andersen, ARNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)3455 Old County RdGreenbank, WA 982530.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Low wait times
Eric Nelson, ARNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)121 Oak Bay RdPort Hadlock, WA 983399.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1283 Elger Bay RdCamano Island, WA 982826.6 miles awayAshley Cerny, ARNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)919 3rd St Ste 204ALangley, WA 982607.7 miles awayElizabeth Lynn
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)221 2nd St Ste 7B7BLangley, WA 982608.1 miles awayMary Flick, RN
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)242 MONROE STPort Townsend, WA 983688.7 miles awaySandra Vanvig, ARNP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)740 Quincy StPort Townsend, WA 983689.0 miles awayJeanne Battenburg, NP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)121 Oak Bay RdPort Hadlock, WA 983399.5 miles awayElaine Phillips, ANP
Specialty: Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)1441 F StPort Townsend, WA 983689.9 miles away