Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines, Iowa

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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.

6 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Des Moines
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Laura D Pabich, ARNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5926     515-241-5127
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Wendy K. Gradwell, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5926     515-241-5127
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Teresa J. Washington, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1200 Pleasant St., Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5926     515-241-5127
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Julie West, ARNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1200 Pleasant St, Neonatology, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5926     515-241-5127
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Kellie Marie Gebauer-steinick, RN, MSN, ARNP, CNNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-205-6052    
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Lauren Hodgson, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-5926    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Des Moines, IA: Acute Care NP23 Adult Health NP21 Critical Care Medicine NP5 Family NP169 Gerontology NP5 Neonatal, Critical Care NP7 Nurse Practitioner NP177 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP4 Pediatrics NP29 Perinatal NP1 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP47 Women's Health NP9
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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