A Neonatologist is
a physician (MD or DO) practicing neonatology. To
become a
Neonatologist the physician initially
receives training as a pediatrician, then completes
an additional training called a fellowship (for 3
years in the US) in neonatology. Most, but not all
neonatologists are board certified in the specialty
of Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics,
and in the sub-specialty of Neonatal Perinatal
Medicine also by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Most countries now run similar programs for
fellowship training in Neonatology.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) are advanced
practice nurses that specialize in neonatal care.
They are considered mid-level providers and often
share the workload of NICU care with resident
physicians. They are able to treat, plan, prescribe,
diagnose and perform procedures within their scope
of practice, defined by governing law and the
hospital where they work.
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