Neonatal Nurse Practitioners

Under the supervision of a neonatology attending and a neonatology fellow, your baby’s day-to-day care in our Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU) may be provided by one of our Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioners have received special training in nursing and each of them have obtained a:

• Registered nurse certification
• Master’s degree in nursing
• Nurse practitioner specialization in neonatal care

Under the direction of the attending neonatologist and in accordance with best practices in care, the neonatal nurse practitioners who care for your child will:

• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans
• Write orders for care
• Perform procedures such as lumbar puncture, endotracheal intubation, chest tube insertions, and more

Currently, our Neonatal Nurse Practitioners providing care in our NICCU are:

• Pamela Costa, RN, MSN, NNP – Manager
• Karen Rapoport, RN, MSN, NNP
• Bonnie Lee, RN, MSN, NNP
• Marlene Beranek, RN, MSN, NNP