Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Peoria, Arizona

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  4. Peoria
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 Peoria
female nurse

Alexis Jensen, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
13460 N 94th Dr Ste J1, Peoria, AZ - 85381
623-876-8816     623-298-0168
female nurse

Debra Sharene Corley, DNP, RN, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
9139 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 265, Peoria, AZ - 85381
623-777-4567     623-777-4497
female nurse

Mrs. Colleen M. Gray, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8227 W Sweetwater Ave, Peoria, AZ - 85381
623-979-2152    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Peoria, AZ: Acute Care NP19 Adult Health NP10 Family NP131 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP48 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP23
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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