Perinatal Nurse Practitioners in Seattle, Washington

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About Perinatal Nurse Practitioners: Perinatal NPs: Perinatal Nurse Practitioners prepare pregnant patients and their families for the upcoming birth, help develop birth plans, and provide follow-up care. Perinatal Nurse Practitioner teach relaxation techniques to help expectant mothers during stressful times during their pregnancy, and may also teach family members how they can be supportive to the patient. Perinatal NPs show new mothers bonding techniques, as well as, and teach them how to care for their newborn baby, during the postpartum period. Perinatal nurses possess specialized skills and knowledge, and are a vital part of healthcare for women and children.

1 Perinatal Nurse Practitioners found in Seattle
female nurse

Miss Deborah E Swenson, MSN, ARNP

Perinatal Nurse Practitioner
1229 Madison St, Suite 750, Seattle, WA - 98104
206-386-2101     206-386-2555

Other Nurse Practitioners in Seattle, WA: Acute Care NP79 Adult Health NP161 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP11 Family NP449 Gerontology NP41 Neonatal, Critical Care NP20 Neonatal NP23 Nurse Practitioner NP1088 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP15 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP11 Pediatrics NP196 Primary Care NP26 Psych/Mental Health NP175 School NP4 Women's Health NP44
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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