"Nurse Practitioners can handle most of the same health care needs physicians can . ” If you’re looking for someone who can quickly help you with your health care needs, a Nurse Practitioner could be the perfect fit. “A Nurse Practitioner is a nurse with advanced education and training,” said Lindsey Jenks, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Mid-Michigan Physicians Healthcare Associates . “Nurse Practitioners start by becoming a Registered Nurse, then earn a graduate degree and pass a national...