Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Springfield, Missouri

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.

5 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Springfield

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Mrs. Ashley Chapman, RN-MSN, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO - 65804
417-820-2000

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Joyce M. Patrikus, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
3801 S National Ave Ste G800, Springfield, MO - 65807
417-269-6184 417-269-4608

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Mrs. Melinda Jill Cassels, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO - 65804
417-820-2076

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Allie Knight, APRN-CNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
3801 S National Ave Ste G800, Springfield, MO - 65807
417-269-6000

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Alicia Leslie Martin, C-NPT, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1235 E Cherokee St, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Springfield, MO - 65804
417-820-2891 417-820-7850

Other Nurse Practitioners in Springfield, MO: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP21 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP340 Gerontology NP7 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP191 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Occupational Health NP2 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP18 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP29 Women's Health NP11

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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