Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Irving, Texas

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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.

1 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Irving
female nurse

Mrs. Donna Marie Schultz, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, C

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Health Specialists, 6750 N. Mac Arthur Blvd. Suite 303, Irving, TX - 75039
972-853-5033     972-330-4931

Other Nurse Practitioners in Irving, TX: Acute Care NP8 Adult Health NP18 Family NP159 Gerontology NP11 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP68 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP21 Primary Care NP12 Psych/Mental Health NP16 Women's Health NP19
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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