Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces, New Mexico

  2. Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioners
  3. New Mexico
  4. Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces
female nurse

Kathleen Jo Austin, CNP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
385 Calle De Alegra, Bldg. C, Las Cruces, NM - 88005
575-521-7181     575-521-7199
female nurse

Kristen Gorbitz, CNP

Obstetrics & Gynecology Nurse Practitioner
2550 Samaritan Drive Suite 241, Las Cruces, NM - 88001
575-386-5778     575-680-2812

Other Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces, NM: Acute Care NP21 Adult Health NP5 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP120 Gerontology NP5 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP69 Pediatrics NP13 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP37 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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