Occupational Health Nurse Practitioners in Augusta, Maine

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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 Augusta
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Kevin G. Ward, APRN

Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner
10 Caldwell Rd, Augusta, ME - 04330
207-626-7250     207-621-1154

Other Nurse Practitioners in Augusta, ME: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP6 Family NP43 Gerontology NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP46 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP22 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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