Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners in Dekalb, Illinois

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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.

2 Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners found in Dekalb
female nurse

Mrs. Jennifer Marie Junck, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
3100 Sycamore Rd, Suite 1024, Dekalb, IL - 60115
815-752-3253     815-752-3277
female nurse

Nancy Lynn Oldenburg

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
2550 N Annie Glidden Rd, Dekalb, IL - 60115
815-758-6673    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Dekalb, IL: Family NP10 Nurse Practitioner NP23 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP2 Women's Health NP1
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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