Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Urbana, 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.

8 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Urbana

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Nicole Spangler, NP

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

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Laura Hickenbottom, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W. Park St., Neonatology, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3266 217-383-3463

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Amanda Madden

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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Heather Nicole Little, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, 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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Ashley Ricciardi, NP

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

Other Nurse Practitioners in Urbana, IL: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP3 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP48 Gerontology NP3 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP142 Pediatrics NP3 Perinatal NP1 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP3 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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