Deborah Hughson, APRN, ACNP-BC, an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with Laughlin Walk-in Care

Get to know Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Deborah Hughson, who serves patients in Laughlin, Nevada.

Specializing in family medicine, Deborah is an advanced practice registered nurse and a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner. She works at Laughlin Walk-in Care in Laughlin, Nevada.

The family practice physicians of Laughlin Walk-In Care can take care of the entire family, and if the need is urgent, they can see the patient today. They treat family’s minor illnesses and emergencies as well as day-to-day health care needs. Some of the services that they offer include: annual health checks, sports physicals, immunizations, workman’s comp, and travel medicine.

Graduating with her nursing degree from Lake Area Technical College, Deborah went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing degree (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program) from Grand Canyon University.

Victorious in her endeavours, she attributes her success to the support and encouragement from her family and friends.

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing. APRNs may work across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics or long-term care facilities. They provide medical support and preventative care to patients, along with additional responsibilities of coordinating patient care and using specialized knowledge to manage complex patient conditions. APRNs can diagnose and treat as well as order and interpret tests and prescribe medications.

A Board-Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP-BC) is a registered nurse who has completed an accredited graduate-level educational program that prepares them as a nurse practitioner. This program includes supervised clinical practice to acquire advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Learn More about Deborah Hughson:

Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4147414/info/ or through Western Arizona Regional Medical Center Physicians’ Group, https://www.warmcdocs.com/doctors-providers/hughson-deborah-aprn-acnpbc-7036 

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