Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, Alabama

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Alabama
  4. Decatur
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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Decatur
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Kayla Gibbs, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1107 14th Ave Se Ste 200, Decatur, AL - 35601
256-705-4224     256-705-4135
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Kimberly Sue Johnson, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1201 7th St Se Ste 120, Decatur, AL - 35601
256-973-5410     256-973-5413
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Katelyn Breanna Hood, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1201 7th St Se, Decatur, AL - 35601
256-973-2909    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, AL: Acute Care NP16 Adult Health NP2 Family NP74 Nurse Practitioner NP28 Psych/Mental Health NP4 Women's Health NP1
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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