Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Fort Smith, Arkansas

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About Neonatal Nurse Practitioners: Neonatal NPs: Neonatal Nurse Practitioners serve as primary caregivers to newborns. NNPs duties include performing essential diagnostic tests, monitoring specialized neonatal equipment, dispensing medications, ensuring proper feeding and basic care. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNPs) work under the direction of a neonatal fellow or neonatologist. They care for premature and sick newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), delivery rooms, and emergency rooms. They are the link between the doctors and families of the newborns in times of extreme stress. They also provide education and support to patients’ families.

2 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Fort Smith
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Mrs. Tiffany Leann Foster, APN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR - 72903
479-314-6000    
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Lacey Renee Lamb, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
7301 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR - 72903
479-314-4635     479-314-5619

Other Nurse Practitioners in Fort Smith, AR: Acute Care NP24 Adult Health NP15 Family NP97 Gerontology NP5 Nurse Practitioner NP52 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP12 Women's Health NP3
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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