Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Anchorage, Alaska

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Alaska
  4. Anchorage
About Gerontology Nurse Practitioners: Gerontology NPs: Gerontology Nurse Practitioners is specially trained to treat the complex physical and mental health needs of older adults. AGNPs have the right to administer medications, order and assess diagnostic tests, and design and implement comprehensive treatment plans for her patients. Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) day-to-day responsibilities include helping older patients with daily tasks like eating, bathing, dressing, and walking, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, cooperating with physicians, other advanced nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Anchorage
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Kimelia Clendenin, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
701 E Tudor Rd Ste 120, Anchorage, AK - 99503
907-264-1370     907-787-2207
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Karyn Rae Overturf, ANP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3200 Providence Dr, Suite B111, Anchorage, AK - 99508
907-212-7997     907-212-8225
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Amanda D Ellis, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3841 Piper St Ste T100, Anchorage, AK - 99508
907-561-3211    
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Dr. Ginger D Scoggin, DNP, ANP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
701 Sesame St Ste 101, Anchorage, AK - 99503
907-222-6970     888-768-3890

Other Nurse Practitioners in Anchorage, AK: Acute Care NP15 Adult Health NP24 Family NP220 Neonatal, Critical Care NP7 Neonatal NP4 Nurse Practitioner NP155 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP3 Pediatrics NP25 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP59 Women's Health NP14
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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