Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in San Diego, California

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. San Diego
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.

34 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in San Diego
female nurse

Linda Kay Lane, NNP-BC, MSN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-966-5818    
female nurse

Mrs. Pamela Sue Vik, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA - 92123
858-966-5818    

Other Nurse Practitioners in San Diego, CA: Acute Care NP48 Adult Health NP112 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP9 Family NP657 Gerontology NP21 Neonatal, Critical Care NP19 Nurse Practitioner NP672 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP16 Occupational Health NP8 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP7 Pediatrics NP107 Primary Care NP33 Psych/Mental Health NP130 Women's Health NP48
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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