Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Columbus, Ohio

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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.

50 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Columbus
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Lisha Annette-kathleen Lansberry, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH - 43205
401-440-1761    
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Jessica Ann Litscher

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH - 43205
614-722-2000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Columbus, OH: Acute Care NP296 Adult Health NP221 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP8 Family NP921 Gerontology NP54 Neonatal, Critical Care NP33 Nurse Practitioner NP875 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP18 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP20 Pediatrics NP233 Primary Care NP78 Psych/Mental Health NP191 Women's Health NP55
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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