Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Morristown, New Jersey

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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.

2 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Morristown
female nurse

Laura Shepherd

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ - 07960
801-473-4678    
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Mrs. Francine Tralongo Merendino, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ - 07960
973-971-5488    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Morristown, NJ: Acute Care NP43 Adult Health NP40 Critical Care Medicine NP5 Family NP43 Gerontology NP9 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP81 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP16 Primary Care NP11 Psych/Mental Health NP15 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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