Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Grand Junction, Colorado

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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.

3 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Grand Junction
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Karlene Ann Lambuth, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO - 81501
970-244-2273     970-255-1809
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Linda Marie Bretey, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO - 81501
970-298-2273     970-255-1809
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Cynthia Dawn Gaines, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2635 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO - 81501
970-298-2279     970-298-2222

Other Nurse Practitioners in Grand Junction, CO: Acute Care NP11 Adult Health NP11 Family NP87 Gerontology NP3 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP63 Pediatrics NP6 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP37 Women's Health NP2
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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