Laura Neal, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, an Family Nurse Practitioner with Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center

Get to know Family Nurse Practitioner, Laura Neal, who serves patients in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

With over a decade of experience in her field, Laura is an advanced practice registered nurse & a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Specializing in allergy testing, asthma, and immunology, she works at Hedberg Allergy & Asthma Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

She describes herself as a reliable and ethical healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crises, to facilitate ongoing care beyond hospitalization and appointments, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. She has a proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals.

Graduating with her Master of Science in Nursing degree from Henderson State University in 2020, Laura was recently certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

In order to provide patients with the best care, she remains an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Heart Association, and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has obtained at least a master’s degree in nursing. APRNs may work across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, ambulatory clinics or long-term care facilities. They provide medical support and preventative care to patients, along with additional responsibilities of coordinating patient care and using specialized knowledge to manage complex patient conditions. APRNs can diagnose and treat as well as order and interpret tests and prescribe medications.

A Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) holds board certification and provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. FNPs maintain patient records, perform physical exams, order or perform diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, develop treatment plans, as well as treat acute and chronic illnesses, conditions, and injuries that fall under primary care.

Learn More about Laura Neal:

Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4147449/info/ 

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