Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, Illinois

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.

10 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Rockford

female nurse

Rhonda J Gale, APN-NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL - 61114
815-971-6500

female nurse

Courtney Leann Lehrke, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL - 61114
815-971-7000

female nurse

Sandra Damon, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-5000 815-968-9677

female nurse

Joan Mommer, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-5000

female nurse

Angela Rene Anderson, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1401 E. State St., 61104, Rockford, IL - 61104
779-696-4425

female nurse

Becki Conroy, APN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2400 N Rockton Ave, Neonatology Dept, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-5000 815-968-9677

female nurse

Kim Schmidt, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1401 E State St, Rockford, IL - 61104
779-696-4425

female nurse

Susan Swanson, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-6500 815-968-9677

female nurse

Debra Gilbertson, APN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2400 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-5000

female nurse

Marjorie L Lenox, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2400 N Rockton Ave, Att Theresa Kane, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-5000

Other Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, IL: Acute Care NP13 Adult Health NP17 Family NP173 Gerontology NP7 Nurse Practitioner NP178 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP15 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP12 Women's Health NP13

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.

© NurseOk 2024