Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Salem, Oregon

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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 Salem
female nurse

Ms. Laura Lee Kellenbarger, NEONATAL NURSE PRACT

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
939 Oak Street, Neonatal Intensive Care Family Birth Center, Salem, OR - 97301
503-562-5660     503-562-3074
female nurse

Kathryn Kuenzi, NP NEONATAL

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
939 Oak St Se, Salem, OR - 97301
503-561-2490    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Salem, OR: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP10 Community Health NP1 Family NP83 Gerontology NP4 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP77 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP70 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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