Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners in Elgin, Illinois

  2. Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners
  3. Illinois
  4. Elgin
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.

4 Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners found in Elgin
female nurse

Lauren Purcell

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
1015 Summit St Ste B, Elgin, IL - 60120
847-742-6888    
female nurse

Kristen C. Gonzaga, APN, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
373 Summit St, Elgin, IL - 60120
847-888-3631    
female nurse

Mrs. Lauren Duffy, APN

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
1015 Summit St, Elgin, IL - 60120
847-742-6888    
female nurse

Jennifer K Davis

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
1015 Summit St, Elgin, IL - 60120
847-742-6888    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Elgin, IL: Acute Care NP8 Adult Health NP10 Critical Care Medicine NP3 Family NP64 Gerontology NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP46 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP8 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.
© NurseOk 2024
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy