Difference in Range of Practice?

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I was just curious. I'm pre-nursing and definitely considering NICU as my specialty. I just wanted to know what was the difference in their range of practice between an NNP and a Neonatologist? Can the Neonatologist prescribe some drugs an NNP can't, or...?

Thank you very much! :heartbeat

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

A neonatologist is an MD who has had 4 years of med school and several years of residency.

A neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) is an RN who goes back for an MSN or DNP (doctorate of nursing practice).

As you can see they are provide different levels of care.

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