Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners in Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights
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Elizabeth Marie Mcgrail, APRN, PNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
7330 W College Dr Ste 201, Palos Heights, IL - 60463
708-671-8145    
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Elizabeth Ghera

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
7110 W 127th St, 130, Palos Heights, IL - 60463
708-923-6300    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Palos Heights, IL: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP6 Family NP27 Gerontology NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP29 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental 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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