Neonatal Nurse Practitioners in Norfolk, Virginia

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.

24 Neonatal Nurse Practitioners found in Norfolk

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Gillian Leigh Kane, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-968-3050

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Mrs. Kristina Wojtaszek Mcarthur, NNP-BC

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7452

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Elizabeth Ann Mears

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7452

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Rhonda L. Mcentee, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Fourth Floor, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7456 757-668-9255

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Paulette Kathleen Nimitz, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Fourth Floor, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7456 757-668-9255

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Mrs. Margarita Wycko, N.N.P.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7448

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Diedre Ann Renstrom, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7456 757-668-9255

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Lynetta Frances Cox, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
601 Childrens Ln, Fourth Floor, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7456 757-668-9255

Other Nurse Practitioners in Norfolk, VA: Acute Care NP31 Adult Health NP20 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP185 Gerontology NP15 Neonatal, Critical Care NP10 Nurse Practitioner NP136 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP44 Primary Care NP10 Psych/Mental Health NP27 Women's Health NP6

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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