Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, Kentucky

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.

13 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Lexington

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Sarah Ashley Longaker, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-562-1085 859-257-5152

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Genine Jordan, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-323-5481

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Jill Young, MSN, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Kentucky Childrens Hospital 800 Rose St, App Office, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-323-0100

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Andrea L Brandenburg, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-323-0100

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Sibby S Duff, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-323-0100 859-323-0100

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Kristi G Hammond, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-323-5530 859-257-8675

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Alexis Turner, APRN, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY - 40509
859-967-5772

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Gina Gail Barber, ARNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
800 Rose St, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-323-1432

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Annette M Lucas, RNC, ARNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Nicu, Lexington, KY - 40509
859-976-5778 859-272-1146

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Mrs. Marcy Elizabeth Zerr, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
150 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY - 40509
859-967-5772

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Ms. Christy Michelle Roe, RN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1700 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY - 40503
859-260-6100

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Kimberly Danielle Johnson, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1720 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY - 40503
859-260-6576

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Regina Mead Winner, ARNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY - 40536
859-232-5481

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lexington, KY: Acute Care NP140 Adult Health NP23 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP12 Family NP490 Gerontology NP14 Neonatal, Critical Care NP7 Nurse Practitioner NP340 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP9 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP6 Pediatrics NP57 Primary Care NP13 Psych/Mental Health NP110 Women's Health NP15

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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