Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Meridian, Mississippi

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  3. Mississippi
  4. Meridian
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.

4 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Meridian
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Gina Elizabeth Gunter, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2124 14th St, Meridian, MS - 39301
601-553-6306    
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Ms. Mary Beth Kelzer, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1730 14th Street, Suite C, Meridian, MS - 39301
601-703-9396    
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Dancy A. Watson, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2124 14th St, Meridian, MS - 39301
601-553-6000    
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Sheila Louise Morgan, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
2124 14th St, Meridian, MS - 39301
601-553-6000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Meridian, MS: Acute Care NP13 Adult Health NP7 Family NP116 Gerontology NP3 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP51 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP36 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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