Pediatrics Nurse Practitioners in Lakewood, Washington

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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 Lakewood
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Mrs. Michelle Marie Hayes, ARNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
9101 Bridgeport Way Sw, Ste A, Lakewood, WA - 98499
253-565-7686     253-566-0210
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Heather Ann Schlessman, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
7424 Bridgeport Way W, Lakewood, WA - 98499
535-812-1112     253-581-2712
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Kate Jewson Whitener, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
7424 Bridgeport Way W Ste 103, Lakewood, WA - 98499
253-581-2111     253-581-2712

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lakewood, WA: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP3 Family NP35 Nurse Practitioner NP22 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP23
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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