Amanda Grzych, APRN, FNP-BC – Nurse Practitioner at Red Stick Pediatrics in Baton Rouge

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner · 12 Years of Pediatric ICU Nursing
Accepting new patients · Medicaid accepted

Amanda Grzych, APRN, FNP-BC

Amanda Grzych at a Glance

  • Role: Nurse Practitioner
  • Practice: Red Stick Pediatrics, 888 Tara Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Credentials: APRN, FNP-BC
  • Certification: Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (ANCC)
  • Graduate education: Family Nurse Practitioner program, University of South Alabama
  • Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University
  • Prior experience: 12 years as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse
  • Sees: Newborns, children, and teens
  • Special interests: Education for children and families
  • Insurance: Louisiana Medicaid (Healthy Louisiana plans), LaCHIP, and most private insurance
  • New patients: Yes
  • NPI: 1346031135
About Amanda

Meet Amanda Grzych

Nurse Practitioner · Red Stick Pediatrics
APRN, FNP-BC

12 years of pediatric ICU nursing

Amanda Grzych, APRN, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Red Stick Pediatrics in Baton Rouge who spent 12 years as a pediatric intensive care nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner.

Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from LSU. She then spent 12 years as a PICU nurse, caring for the sickest children and supporting their families through some of their hardest days.

She went on to complete her Family Nurse Practitioner training at the University of South Alabama and is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Amanda is passionate about caring for children and teaching families. She takes time to explain what’s going on and what to watch for at home, so parents leave every visit feeling confident.

Outside the office, Amanda and her husband are raising four children. She’s a big LSU fan, volunteers at her children’s school, and loves to travel. Her family attends St. Aloysius Catholic Church.

Care & Services

How Amanda Cares for Your Child

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Credentials Explained

What Is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)?

A family nurse practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse trained to care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, and teens. “BC” means she is board-certified.

  • APRN: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, licensed in Louisiana
  • FNP-BC: Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified, a national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  • Training: Graduate-level education covering patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics
  • Pediatric experience: 12 years as a pediatric ICU nurse before becoming a nurse practitioner
  • What an NP can do: Perform checkups and physicals, diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medicine, order tests, and give vaccines
  • Teamwork: Works alongside Red Stick Pediatrics’ pediatrician, Dr. Emily Grezaffi, MD, FAAP, and certified pediatric nurse practitioners

Is a family NP a good fit for my child? Yes. FNPs are trained to care for children, and Amanda has spent her entire nursing career with kids.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Amanda Grzych

Yes. Amanda Grzych, APRN, FNP-BC, is accepting new patients at Red Stick Pediatrics in Baton Rouge.

  • Call (225) 273-5995 to schedule

FNP-BC stands for Family Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified, a national certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nurse practitioners trained to care for patients of all ages, including children.

Yes. Family nurse practitioners are trained to care for patients of all ages, including infants, children, and teens.

  • Amanda also spent 12 years as a pediatric ICU nurse

Amanda Grzych spent 12 years as a pediatric intensive care (PICU) nurse before completing her family nurse practitioner training at the University of South Alabama.

  • She also holds a BS in Biological Sciences from LSU

Yes. Amanda sees children covered by Louisiana Medicaid (all Healthy Louisiana plans) and LaCHIP, plus most private insurance.

Yes. Nurse practitioners in Louisiana can diagnose illness and prescribe medicine.

Yes. Amanda works alongside Red Stick Pediatrics' pediatrician, Dr. Emily Grezaffi, MD, FAAP, and the practice's certified pediatric nurse practitioners.

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Schedule With Amanda

New patients welcome. Medicaid always accepted. Saturday morning hours available. Call (225) 273-5995.

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