Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Missouri

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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.
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161 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Missouri
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Jessica Monroig, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
901 E 5th St, Washington, MO - 63090
636-239-8000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in MO: Family NP4544 Nurse Practitioner NP2395 Women's Health NP280 Primary Care NP138 Adult Health NP732 Pediatrics NP774 Psych/Mental Health NP430 Acute Care NP385 Gerontology NP212 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP40 Community Health NP5 Neonatal, Critical Care NP120 Critical Care Medicine NP27 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP37 Perinatal NP2 Occupational Health NP3 School NP1
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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