Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Illinois

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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.
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103 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Illinois
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Sara Drysdale, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266     217-383-3463
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Lisa F Tucker, APRN, CNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Neonatology, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266     217-383-3463
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Melissa K Herrin, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266     217-383-3463
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Emily A Weber, APRN, CNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266     217-383-3463
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Katherine N Cunningham

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266     217-383-3463
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Jennifer S Pemble, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266     217-383-3463
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Andrea M Caruso, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
4201 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL - 60555
331-221-8000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in IL: Nurse Practitioner NP5546 Family NP6919 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP70 Pediatrics NP611 Primary Care NP255 Psych/Mental Health NP979 Acute Care NP707 Adult Health NP766 Gerontology NP235 Women's Health NP271 Occupational Health NP12 Critical Care Medicine NP38 School NP3 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP53 Community Health NP5 Neonatal, Critical Care NP59 Perinatal 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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