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La'Quisha Colby
FNP-C, APRN, MSN
La'Quisha Colby
FNP-C, APRN, MSN
Nurse Practitioner in Irving, TX
La’Quisha Colby is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in internal medicine. Her main goal in working with patients is to help them reach their optimal level of health by creating a healthy balance between medication therapies and lifestyle modifications. She wants patients to feel heard and understood and like they are involved in reaching their own health goals.
La’Quisha’s desire is to meet patients “where they are” to formulate a treatment plan that will work for their individual lifestyles. Mrs. Colby takes the time to listen to their concerns and their beliefs in their own capabilities to determine the best course of action. She cares for every patient as if they were in her own family because every patient is someone’s family member.
In her spare time, La’Quisha enjoys spending time with her husband and son.
Bachelor of Science
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
Master of Science
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a licensed, autonomous clinician who manages people’s health conditions and prevents disease. All NPs have advanced clinical training beyond their initial professional registered nurse preparation and hold either a master’s or doctoral degree. Work experience as a nurse gives them a unique approach to care, while their advanced studies as an NP give them the ability to perform tasks similar to physicians.
What Can a Nurse Practitioner Do?
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Physical exam, treatment, and procedures
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Order and interpret laboratory & diagnostic tests
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Pain care, including acute or chronic pain
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Health risk evaluation
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Psychological counseling and referrals
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Coordination of health care services
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Health education
Can a Nurse Practitioner Prescribe Medications?
Yes, they can prescribe medications; state regulations govern how they can prescribe.
Nurse Practitioner Specialties
There are numerous specialties for nurse practitioners; the most popular specializations are listed below:
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Family Medicine
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Pain Management
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Acute Care
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Adult-Gerontology
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Women’s Health
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Emergency Medicine
Educational Qualifications
To be recognized as an expert health care provider, a nurse practitioner must undergo rigorous national certification, periodic peer reviews, and clinical outcome evaluations.
A Nurse Practitioner’s Unique Perspective
A nurse practitioner brings a unique perspective to medical practice by emphasizing not just care, but also cure. They focus on the patient and provide health promotion and education. This unique approach guides patients in making smarter lifestyle choices, helping them reduce overall medical costs.