Our Nurse Practitioners
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Brigid A. Strauss, C.P.N.P. |
Molly J. Hipp, C.P.N.P. |
Elizabeth A. Mowry, C.P.N.P. |
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Laura M. Rogers, C.P.N.P. |
Maria T. Laderman, C.P.N.P. |
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) provide much of the same care provided by physicians and maintain collaborative working relationship with a Supervising Physician. NPs are licensed by the state in which they practice, and have a board certification. Nurse Practitioners are able to specialize in an area of study they desire (i.e. Pediatrics, Family Practice, Adult, Geriatric, etc.,) and provide care within the scope of their expertise. Our Nurse Practitioners are certified by National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses.Nurse practitioners may treat both acute and chronic conditions, as well as prescribe medications and therapies for the patient at hand. The core philosophy of the field is individualized care. Nurse practitioners focus on patients' conditions as well as the effects of illness on the lives of the patients and their families. NPs make prevention, wellness and patient education priorities. Our Nurse Practitioners will return your child to their Primary Care Physician at New Beginnings Pediatrics for follow up appointments to maintain continuity of care.
Education, licensure, and board certification
To be licensed as a nurse practitioner, the candidate must first complete the education and training necessary to be a registered nurse (RN). Requirements for a registered nurse include an associate degree in nursing (ADN), a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN), or completion of a diploma program, as well as direct patient care for acutely or chronically ill patients. In Ohio a master's degree is required. To become NPs, nurses with an ADN or diploma must enter a bachelor of science to master's program.
Once registered nurse status is attained, the candidate must complete a state-approved advanced nursing education program that usually specializes in a field such as family practice, pediatrics, acute care or women's health. A university, which grants a master's of science in nursing (MSN) degree which is now the minimum degree required
After completing the education program, the candidate must be licensed by the state in which he or she plans to practice. The State Boards of Nursing regulate nurse practitioners and each state has its own licensing and certification criteria. In general, the criteria include completion of a master's degree in nursing and certification by an accrediting body (CPNP, AANP). The license period varies by state; some require biennial relicensing, others require triennial.
Before or after receiving state licensing, a nurse practitioner can apply for national certification from one of several professional nursing organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners(AANP). Contrary to popular belief, the American Nurses Association (ANA) does not offer certification, but is linked with the ANCC.
Our Locations & Contact Info
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FTMC Med Park II Business Hours |
The Bellevue Hospital Campus Business Hours |
After Hours: 419-668-4149 |
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