Blake T. Thompson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Family Nurse Practitioner

Mr. Blake T. Thompson is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Twin Falls, ID with special training and skill in family-centric general health care. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Blake T. Thompson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C 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.

Primary Care Practitioner

Registered Nurse

A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

A Basic EMT is an individual trained and certified to perform basic life support treatment in medical emergencies based on individual state boards.

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  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

  Western Governors University

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  Associate of Science (AS)

  College of Southern Idaho

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  Associate of Science In Nursing (ASN)

  College of Southern Idaho

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  Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

  Graceland University

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  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

  Graceland University

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  Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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• Member of the Urgent Care Association