Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners in West Des Moines, 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 West Des Moines
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Dr. Erica Ruth Sloan, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
4055 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-241-3434    
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Karissa Walker, ARNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
6000 University Ave Ste 101, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-241-2600    
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Gayla A Baughman, PNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
6000 University Ave, Suite 100, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-241-2500     515-241-2505

Other Nurse Practitioners in West Des Moines, IA: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP6 Family NP48 Gerontology NP3 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP75 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP21 Women's Health NP3
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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