Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Tucson, Arizona

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.

18 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Tucson

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Lorraine Y Yentzer, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ - 85712
520-327-5461

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Rebecca Lopez, MNSC, APRN, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ - 85723
520-792-1450

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Karin E Ohlson, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6554 E Carondelet Dr, Tucson, AZ - 85710
520-664-5301 520-225-0699

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Marion M Adams, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ - 85723
520-792-1450

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Ms. Mary Kaye Pierce, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Southern Az Va Healthcare System, 3601 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, AZ - 85723
520-792-1450

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Mary J Mcbride, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2881 S Full Moon Dr, Tucson, AZ - 85713
314-560-4317

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Samantha Dastrup, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5350 E Erickson Dr, Tucson, AZ - 85712
520-733-2250

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Lorna Cook, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3601 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ - 85723
520-533-9407 520-533-2568

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Leslie L Ledbetter, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3945 E Paradise Falls Dr, Suite 201, Tucson, AZ - 85712
520-615-6200 520-615-6255

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Bari Jill Orozco, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6365 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ - 85715
520-290-0300 520-298-9230

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Joleen A Rodriguez, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
620 N Craycroft Rd, Tucson, AZ - 85711
520-519-8550 520-747-3260

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Mrs. Nicole L Ralston, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5301 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ - 85712
520-324-1205 520-324-3650

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Mrs. Delores Marie Ellis, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3601 S 6th Ave, 11-136b4, Tucson, AZ - 85723
520-792-1450

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Nichole Kalahar, AGPCNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4009 E 32nd St, Tucson, AZ - 85711
520-906-8314

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Margaret Horton-breshears, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
839 W Congress St, Tucson, AZ - 85745
520-792-9890

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Amy Carlson, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ - 85741
618-567-1252 520-200-3464

Other Nurse Practitioners in Tucson, AZ: Acute Care NP69 Adult Health NP73 Community Health NP2 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP734 Neonatal, Critical Care NP6 Neonatal NP17 Nurse Practitioner NP412 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP15 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP32 Primary Care NP29 Psych/Mental Health NP118 School NP1 Women's 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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