Women's Health Nurse Practitioners in West Des Moines, Iowa

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About Women's Health Nurse Practitioners: Women's Health NPs: Women's Health Nurse Practitioners has an advanced education and clinical experience in women’s health care and provides essential care to women of all ages. Women Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNPs) provide screenings for an array of health-related issues like breast cancer, cervical cancer, diabetes, human papillomavirus infection (HPV) and STIs. WHNPs also check for early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease and hypertension, and interpersonal and domestic violence.

3 Women's Health Nurse Practitioners found in West Des Moines
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Sydney Pierce

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
6000 University Ave Ste 203, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-241-2200    
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Heather Nichole Logan, WHNP-BC

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
6000 University Ave Ste 203, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-241-2200    
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Ms. Kimberly Alton, APN

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
5950 University Ave, Ste 205, West Des Moines, IA - 50266
515-875-9290     515-875-9291

Other Nurse Practitioners in West Des Moines, IA: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP6 Family NP48 Gerontology NP3 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP75 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP21
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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