Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Little Rock, Arkansas

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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.

49 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Little Rock
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Riesa Gusewelle, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR - 72205
501-686-8000     501-526-5148

Other Nurse Practitioners in Little Rock, AR: Acute Care NP196 Adult Health NP45 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP318 Neonatal, Critical Care NP19 Neonatal NP16 Nurse Practitioner NP210 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP15 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP15 Pediatrics NP104 Primary Care NP29 Psych/Mental Health NP44 Women's Health NP12
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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