Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Greensburg, Pennsylvania

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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 Greensburg
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Mrs. Susan Barbarossa, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
532 W Pittsburgh St, Greensburg, PA - 15601
724-832-4000    
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Kathleen Eisensmith, CRNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
532 W Pittsburgh St, 5th Floof, Scn, Greensburg, PA - 15601
724-832-4189    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Greensburg, PA: Acute Care NP8 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP47 Gerontology NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP25 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP3 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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