Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Plano, 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.

3 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Plano
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Briani Devaughn, NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX - 75075
972-596-6800    
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Monika Michelle Mutchler

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
3901 W 15th St, Plano, TX - 75075
972-519-1260    
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Ashley Palmer, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX - 75093
214-343-6663     214-343-2814

Other Nurse Practitioners in Plano, TX: Acute Care NP59 Adult Health NP32 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP267 Gerontology NP8 Nurse Practitioner NP102 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP6 Pediatrics NP29 Primary Care NP15 Psych/Mental Health NP40 Women's Health NP16
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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