Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Columbia, Maryland

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  3. Maryland
  4. Columbia
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.

3 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Columbia
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Diane Loisel, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
5755 Cedar Ln, Hcgh Nicu, Columbia, MD - 21044
410-740-7557    
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Mary Wheatley, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
5755 Cedar Ln, Hcgh Nicu, Columbia, MD - 21044
410-740-7557    
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Mrs. Patricia Jean Hoffman, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
5755 Cedar Ln, Hcgh Nicu, Columbia, MD - 21044
410-740-7557    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Columbia, MD: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP22 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP105 Gerontology NP9 Nurse Practitioner NP62 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics NP26 Primary Care NP11 Psych/Mental Health NP48 School NP1 Women's Health NP7
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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