Melanie Canady. Johnston, PNP

Melanie joined our office staff in August of 2006. She is a warm and wonderful addition to our practice and brings a wealth of pediatric experience.

What is a Nurse Pracitioner?
A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. A nurse practitioner provides some care previously offered only by physicians and is able to prescribe medications. A nurse practitioner provides high-quality, cost-effective and individualized care for the patient's special needs.

Professional Experience:

Currently working as a staff nurse in the newborn and intensive care nurseries at Onslow Memorial Hospital in addition to her duties in our office.

Nurse Practitioner, July 1999-April 2006, Craven County Health Department, New Bern, NC. 

Nurse Practitioner, July 1997-July 1999 ECIM Pediatrics, New Bern, NC. 

Nurse Practitioner, October 1995-July 1997 Onslow Pediatric Associates, Jacksonville, NC. 

Nurse Practitioner, March 1995-October 1995, Vanceboro Medical Center, Vanceboro, NC

Nurse Practitioner, August 1993 - March 1995, Aurora Pediatric Associates, Aurora, CO

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