Nurse Practitioners in Kenner, Louisiana

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About Nurse Practitioners: Nurse Practitioner: A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

19 Nurse Practitioners found in Kenner
female nurse

Pamela Young Trahan, APRN, NNP

Nurse Practitioner
180 W. Esplanade Avenue, Kenner, LA - 70065
504-468-8600    
female nurse

Mrs. Sarah Zemke, F.N.P.-C

Nurse
3813 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA - 70065
504-443-5437     504-443-2272
male nurse

Mr. Mitchell Duhon, NP

Nurse Practitioner
200 W Esplanade Ave Ste 104, Kenner, LA - 70065
504-842-7434    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Kenner, LA: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP3 Family NP40 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP2 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP7
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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