Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners in Scarborough, Maine

  2. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Maine
  4. Scarborough
About Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners: Obstetrics & Gynecology NPs: Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioners takes additional training in subspecialties specific to female reproductive and sexual health, so their focus is on treating women who are of reproductive age in matters related to fertility and childbirth. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner (OGNP) takes care of pregnant women before, during, and immediately after labor, and may oversee the birthing process. OBNPs also care for women's health-related needs, such as routine pelvic exams, birth control advice, and other reproductive health issues.

2 Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners found in Scarborough
female nurse

Lynn I Reid, NP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
100 Us Route 1, Breast Care Center, Scarborough, ME - 04074
207-885-7760    
female nurse

Ashley Pratt, CNP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
71 Us Route 1, Suite A, Scarborough, ME - 04074
207-885-8400    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Scarborough, ME: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP9 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP56 Gerontology NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP39 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP3 Psych/Mental 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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