Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners in East Chicago, Indiana

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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 East Chicago
female nurse

Mrs. Sandra M Higgins, FNP,CS

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
4321 Fir St St Catherine Hospital, Suite313, East Chicago, IN - 46312
219-392-7424     219-392-7450

Other Nurse Practitioners in East Chicago, IN: Adult Health NP1 Family NP14 Gerontology NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP12 Psych/Mental Health NP4
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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