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Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LN0005X
As of today, the following are the total number of Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners do?
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) are advanced practice nurses who specialize in the care of critically ill newborns, primarily in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).
They provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic care, perform complex procedures like intubation and central line placement, manage ventilators, and administer medications to fragile infants, often from birth until they are stable enough to go home.
NNPs collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive, advanced, and primary care to their patients.
What they do
Diagnosis and Treatment: NNPs diagnose and manage a wide range of illnesses common in newborns, including anemia, arrhythmias, and acute respiratory infections.
Advanced Procedures: They perform invasive procedures such as placing central lines and managing ventilators.
Medical Management: They administer complex pharmacologic treatments and oversee patient care in critical situations.
Collaboration: NNPs work as part of the healthcare team, serving as liaisons between nurses and physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Continuum of Care: Their role encompasses primary care aspects, including anticipatory guidance and discharge planning, as well as critical care.
Environment
NICU Settings: NNPs primarily work in hospital NICU settings, providing care to high-risk infants.
Hospital Inpatient Units: The top practice setting for NNPs is hospital inpatient units.
Education
Graduate Degree: To become an NNP, one must complete a graduate degree or certificate in a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.
Clinical Experience: The curriculum includes rigorous academic coursework and substantial supervised clinical experience to refine advanced skills.
Board Certification: NNPs can obtain board certification from the National Certification Corporation (NCC), signifying their advanced expertise.
Critical Care Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Career Outlook
High Demand: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects significant job growth for Nurse Practitioners, reflecting the need for highly skilled advanced practice providers.
Career Resources: Organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) provide resources for job searching, resume building, and career development.