Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Frederick, Maryland

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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 Frederick
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Melissa Renee Beck, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
400 W 7th St, Frederick, MD - 21701
240-566-3447     240-566-3061
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Connie Clegg, RN, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
400 W 7th St, Fmh Special Care Nursery, Frederick, MD - 21701
240-566-3330    
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Nicole Little, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
400 W 7th St, Fmh Nicu, Frederick, MD - 21701
240-566-3447     240-566-3061

Other Nurse Practitioners in Frederick, MD: Acute Care NP19 Adult Health NP29 Family NP134 Gerontology NP4 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP56 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Occupational Health NP2 Pediatrics NP30 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP43 Women's Health NP4
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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