Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Sierra Vista, Arizona

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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.

5 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Sierra Vista
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Linda M Vincent, MS, ACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
599 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ - 85635
520-459-4604    
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Keith Starwalt, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
637 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ - 85635
217-246-8195    
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Ms. April Claudine Going, AGPCNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1620 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ - 85635
520-459-0362     520-458-1585
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Jessica Pinnix, MSN,, AGPCNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1620 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ - 85635
520-459-0362     520-458-1575
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Danielle Schneeweis

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1048 E Fry Blvd Ste R, Sierra Vista, AZ - 85635
520-458-9450    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Sierra Vista, AZ: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP3 Family NP39 Nurse Practitioner NP17 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP11 Women's Health NP3
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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