Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
What is a pediatric nurse practitioner?
Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who have additional education and experience that enables them to: independently diagnose and treat illnesses order and interpret tests prescribe medications perform medical procedures make specialist referrals.
Are you looking at alternatives for your child’s health care?
Are you currently without a family doctor?
Are you having difficulty accessing the care you need quickly?
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner care might be the answer to your family's needs.
More than your typical health care:
Longer appointment times
Easy booking, and fast access to professional care
Calm atmosphere
A whole child and family centred approach
Infant and New Mother Assessments (birth - 8 weeks)
Assessment of mom and baby as a unit to ensure both are thriving and adjusting together. Babies are assessed for feeding issues, weight gain, hydration, jaundice / bilirubin, and umbilical treatment. Mothers receive a comprehensive assessment that includes but is not limited to breastfeeding support, bleeding, wound care, mental health and mood support, Body healing (C-section or Vaginal delivery) and any concerns or questions they may have. *All babies should be assessed by a health care provider within 1 week of discharge from hospital *
Well Baby / Well Child Checkup (2 months - 18 years)
Following the Ontario Well Baby schedule, (month 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, and annual checkups after age 2). Includes immunizations as needed, and always includes a short check up for mom too.
Well Mother Checkup (as needed for the first 18 months postpartum)
Mothers receive a comprehensive assessment that includes but is not limited to: C-section or episiotomy healing check, feeding support, mental health support, and questions or concerns they may have. Specialist referrals as needed.
Immunization Visits
Scheduled and seasonal.
Childhood Illness Visits
Non-emergency care for: coughs, rashes, developmental milestones, allergies, or any other childhood medical concerns.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner care might be the answer to your family's needs.
More than your typical health care:
Longer appointment times
Easy booking, and fast access to professional care
Calm atmosphere
A whole child and family centred approach
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner care might be the answer to your family's needs.
Longer appointment times;
Easy booking with fast access to care;
A whole child and family centred approach.
Book an appointment with our Pediatric Nurse, Simone Johnson!
Who would benefit from seeing a pediatric NP?
Any infants, children or new mothers who do not have a family physician or cannot get in to see their family physician in a timely manner. Those who are more comfortable with seeking care with longer scheduled appointment times in a wellness centre atmosphere.
Does OHIP cover NP care?
No. NPs can provide OHIP services such as specialist referrals, tests, immunizations, and prescriptions. However, the NP visit itself is NOT covered (fees may be covered by your extended health plans for nursing care, similar to the process for physiotherapy or massage).
Do I need a referral?
No you do not. However, your insurance company may require one for fee reimbursement. Please check with your provider.
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