Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Glendale, Arizona

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Arizona
  4. Glendale
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 Glendale
female nurse

Erin Mcmanus-tomanek, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
18275 N 59th Ave Ste 138, Glendale, AZ - 85308
602-564-0078     602-564-1154
female nurse

Lexi Lynn Mickey, AGDNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100, Glendale, AZ - 85306
480-443-8400    
male nurse

Luis Carrera, PMHNP, ANP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6151-6153 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ - 85302
602-685-6000     602-389-3599

Other Nurse Practitioners in Glendale, AZ: Acute Care NP12 Adult Health NP11 Family NP197 Neonatal NP4 Nurse Practitioner NP79 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP13 Primary Care NP9 Psych/Mental Health NP37 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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