Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Macon, Georgia

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
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  4. Macon
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 Macon
female nurse

Jennifer Michelle Kerhin, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
777 Hemlock St Fl 3, Macon, GA - 31201
478-952-1425    
female nurse

Mary Lacey, ANP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
350 Hospital Dr, Macon, GA - 99508
478-765-4132    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Macon, GA: Acute Care NP33 Adult Health NP20 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP233 Gerontology NP16 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP168 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP22 Primary Care NP8 Psych/Mental Health NP6 Women's Health NP4
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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