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 O'fallon, MO
Adult Medicine Family Practitioner
Ms. Sandra K. Scharf is an Adult Medicine Family Practitioner in O'Fallon, MO
with special training and skill in wellness and disease prevention in patients of all ages, but mostly adults.
As an Adult Medicine Family Practitioner, Sandra K. Scharf, NP performs
medical history analysis, screening tests, diagnostics and pharmaceutical or integrative treatment of diseases and conditions for predominantly adult patients. Adult Medicine is
a general health specialist with comprehensive knowledge of all basic biological functions, who refers patients with complex conditions to reputable medical specialists. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Medicine Family Doctors include annual checkups, ear, sinus, and throat infections, obesity, contraception, allergies, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Medicine Family Doctors
include physical examinations, medication prescriptions, STD testing, fertility testing, CT, MRI, or x-ray diagnostic imaging recommendations, adult health, safety, and nutrition education, as well as referrals to medical specialists when needed.
Adult Medicine Family Doctors in O'fallon, MO
Primary Care Practitioner
Primary Care Doctors in O'fallon, MO
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Sandra K. Scharf is a Family Nurse Practitioner in O'Fallon, MO
with special training and skill in family-centric general health care.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Sandra K. Scharf, NP 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 O'fallon, MO
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Sandra K. Scharf is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner in O'Fallon, MO
with special training and skill in providing medical care to adults of all ages.
As an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner, Sandra K. Scharf, NP performs
diagnostic tests, and prevents and treats illnesses and injuries. Adult Nurse Practice is
the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners include wounds, sprains, fractures, infections, viruses, hypertension, hormone imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, and diabetes.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Health Nurse Practitioners
include ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting lab results and X-rays, prescribing medications, referring patients to specialists, and acting as a primary health care provider.
Adult Health Nurse Practitioners in O'fallon, MO