Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners in Norwalk, Connecticut

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About Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners: Occupational Health NPs: Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners has extensive knowledge of occupational safety and health information and they prepare people to perform with high levels of professional competence in the context of workplace health. Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners (OHNPs) can assess, diagnose, manage, plan, and implement the care of workers and community members from diverse backgrounds.

1 Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners found in Norwalk
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Aideen Vergara, APRN

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
520 West Ave, Norwalk, CT - 06850
203-852-2417    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Norwalk, CT: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP12 Community Health NP1 Family NP44 Gerontology NP1 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP26 Pediatrics NP13 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP9 Women's Health NP5
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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