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What is a Nurse Practitioner and what can they do?
 
 
 
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      • A Nurse Practitioner has advanced education (a minimum of a master’s degree) and training and management of

      common medical conditions, including chronic illnesses.

       

      • Nurse practitioners provide a broad range of health care services. They provide some of the same care provided by

      physicians.

       

      • A Nurse Practitioner can serve as a patient’s regular health care provider.

       

      • Nurse practitioners see patients of all ages.

       

      • The core philosophy of the field is individualized care. Nurse practitioners focus on patients’ conditions as well as

      the effects of illness on the lives of the patients and their families.

       

      • Nurse Practitioners make prevention, wellness, and patient education priorities. This can mean fewer prescriptions and

      less expensive treatments.

       

      • Informing patients about their health care and encouraging them to participate in decisions are central to

      the care provided by Nurse practitioners.

     

    The following are some of the services provided by Nurse Practitioners...

     

    • Counseling and educating patients on health behaviors, self-care skills, and treatment options

     

    • Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, infections, and injuries

     

    • Diagnosing, treating, and monitoring chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure)

     

    • Obtaining medical histories and conducting physical examinations

     

    • Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic studies (e.g., lab tests, x-rays, EKGs)

     

    • Prescribing medications

     

    • Prescribing physical therapy and other rehabilitation treatments

     

    • Providing well-child care, including screening and immunizations

     

    • Providing health maintenance care for adults, including annual physicals

     

    (as advertised in the El Dorado News Times in March, 2009)

     
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    Skinner Family Practice
    1000 N College Ave
    El Dorado, AR 71730
    ATTN Christie Skinner, APN
    Fax 870-862-7374
     
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    1. I am very pleased with how Christie is always attentive of our needs and will go above and beyond to help meet our needs.  I was out of town and needed some advice and she was more than willing to do what it took to help us out in that matter.  Thank you for being there Skinner Family Pratice! JLG and family
     
    2. NEW! From the first visit to see Christie, and every visit since, I have been treated great. She does truly care deeply about her patients. That is rare these days.
    When you walk in, her nurse Amie makes you feel lik you are the only one there. She makes sure she asks the right questions before hand, so Christie will know what's going on before she sees you. They are the BEST! Bennie Wells
     
    3. NEW! Christie really listens to what you are saying. She explains things so a non-professional can understand. She is very thorough in her diagnosis. She takes all the time she needs so one doesn't seem rushed. Myrtle
     
    4. NEW! Our family has been to several different doctor's and none have been as nice as Christie. She has an excellent bedside manner and really cares about her patients.
    My husband has had problems with his blood pressure. And after 3 different doctors Christie got it under control. We wont go see anyone else!
    Thanks to Christie and her team for making us feel like friends not patients.
    She's awesome. When I call or need her she is always there for us. Deena Dennis
     
    5. New! I have had so many doctor's in the past years that wouldn't listen to what I had to say and treated me so horribly. From the very first time I went to Mrs. Skinner's office it was great. She is a wonderful person, and her staff are awesome. The whole staff treated me with respect, they have compassion in their heart's. Mrs. Skinner's heart is so big, she has so much love radiating around her, and I love to go to her office because you can feel that she cares, she has the sweetest smile that makes you feel like your are wanted and welcomed there. She got me on blood pressure medication that works, and has helped my son in ways that I can't even thank her enough. I have changed my whole family to her, and have recommended her Family Practice to all my friends. I believe God sent her to my family , she is awesome. Thank you, Mrs. Skinner, God bless you and your family. I know he has blessed mine with you. Danna Cottrell