About Nurse Practitioners
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with advanced education. In addition to a master’s degree, they usually have extensive experience as an RN and further certifications in specific healthcare areas. NPs can still provide primary care and write prescriptions.
Nurse practitioners must complete more than six years of academic and clinical preparation. With this experience, they can prescribe medication, manage chronic conditions and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests. In Tennessee, nurse practitioners must operate under an acting physician, who reviews certain cases.
Michalle Morris has a masters degree in nursing and is adult nurse practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. You can read more about her extensive 20+ years of experience in her full bio.
Rashunika Patillo has a masters degree in nursing and is a family nurse practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. You can read more about her and her experience in her full bio.
Should I select a Nurse Practitioner in Chattanooga, TN for my care?
There are many benefits to selecting a nurse practitioner, including: • Many accept new patients without an extensive waiting period.
NPs spend more time with you! Our office averages up to 30 minutes per
appointment, depending on the reason for your visit.
Lower wait times at the doctor’s office. Michalle and her team are committed to
seeing patients on time, with little to no wait.
Nurse practitioners are known for focusing on whole-person care and identifying
root causes of medical problems. In fact, 87% of NPs choose to focus on primary care, while only 8% of physicians are entering primary care for their residency.
Meet Our
Nurse Practitioners
As experienced nurse practitioners, we are dedicated, compassionate, and active listeners. Our critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and commitment to life long learning allows us to be effective providers.
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Michalle Morris, MSN, ANP-C
OWNER
Read more about Michalle Morris and her team’s extensive 20+ years of nursing and caregiving experiences.
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Rashunika Patillo, MSN, FNP-C
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