Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Metairie, Louisiana

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  3. Louisiana
  4. Metairie
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 Metairie
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Mrs. Angela Ann Noya, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
4720 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA - 70001
504-780-4583     504-780-4590
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Lauren Michelle Raines, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
4700 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA - 70001
504-780-8282    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Metairie, LA: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP7 Family NP134 Gerontology NP2 Neonatal, Critical Care NP4 Nurse Practitioner NP41 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP9 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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