Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners in Ames, Iowa

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About Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners: Pediatrics NPs: Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners specializes in caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, adolescents and young adults. PNPs perform pediatric health care maintenance, including well child exams, developmental screenings and in-depth physical assessments, such as vision, hearing and dental. Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner (PNP) focus on well-child care and the prevention or management of common pediatric acute illnesses and chronic conditions.

3 Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners found in Ames
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Ms. Sheila Rae Baker

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA - 50010
515-239-4404     515-239-4721
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Cecelia M Nassif, ARNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
126 South Kellogg, Suite 1, Ames, IA - 50010
515-232-9020     515-956-3310
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Jennifer Marie Devore, ARNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
2530 Chamberlain St, Ames, IA - 50014
877-811-7526     515-280-9525

Other Nurse Practitioners in Ames, IA: Family NP19 Nurse Practitioner NP33 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP14 Women's Health NP2
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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