Nurse Practitioner
A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Nurse Practitioners in Barbourville, KY
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Catherine J. Messinger is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Barbourville, KY
with special training and skill in family-centric general health care.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Catherine J. Messinger, APRN performs
preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is
an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners
include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.
Family Nurse Practitioners in Barbourville, KY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Barbourville, KY
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Catherine J. Messinger is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Barbourville, KY
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating a variety of acute but severe illnesses, sometimes over long periods.
As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Catherine J. Messinger, APRN performs
treatment for critically ill patients. Acute Care Nurse Practice is
practiced in emergency rooms, urgent care centers, intensive care units, surgical units, and nursing homes. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners include flu complications, broken bones, concussions, heart attacks, seizures, or shock.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
include ordering and performing diagnostic tests, creating treatment plans, applying sutures and splinting broken bones, prescribing medication, monitoring treatments and medical equipment, referring patients to specialists, collaborating with specialists, and discharging patients.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioners in Barbourville, KY
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in Barbourville, KY
Community Health Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Catherine J. Messinger is a Community Health Nurse Practitioner in Barbourville, KY
with special training and skill in testing, monitoring and educating patients of all ages, as well as reforming health care policy.
As a Community Health Nurse Practitioner, Catherine J. Messinger, APRN performs
healthcare in schools, maternity clinics, army bases, and community health clinics. Community Health Nurse Practice is
the preventative healthcare of entire populations. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Community Health Nurse Practitioners include tuberculosis, injuries, and abuse.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Community Health Nurse Practitioners
include performing pregnancy tests, providing immunizations, assessing data, reforming policies, and educating communities.
Community Health Nurse Practitioners in Barbourville, KY
