Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Amarillo, Texas

  2. Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
  3. Texas
  4. Amarillo
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.

5 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Amarillo
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Karen Elaine Wilkinson, APRN

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1501 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX - 79106
806-354-1000    
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Amanda Ann Young, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX - 79106
806-414-9800     806-354-5689
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Melinda Ruth Shannon, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX - 79106
806-212-2000    
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Ms. Chelsie Wolf, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX - 79106
432-640-6000    
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Cynthia Pride, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX - 79106
806-354-5630     806-354-5689

Other Nurse Practitioners in Amarillo, TX: Acute Care NP19 Adult Health NP5 Family NP251 Gerontology NP4 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP104 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP10 Primary Care NP11 Psych/Mental Health NP15 Women's Health NP9
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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