Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Newburgh, Indiana

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
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  4. Newburgh
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 Newburgh
female nurse

Katherine Elizabeth Kote, APN, MSN, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
4199 Gateway Blvd, Newburgh, IN - 47630
812-842-4200    
female nurse

Kelly Jo Carrico, N.N.P.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
4199 Gateway Blvd, Newburgh, IN - 47630
812-842-4575     812-842-4549

Other Nurse Practitioners in Newburgh, IN: Acute Care NP11 Family NP38 Gerontology NP1 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP94 Pediatrics NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP8 Women's Health NP3
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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