Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Yuma, Arizona

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Arizona
  4. Yuma
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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Yuma
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Mrs. Annalisa Mcbride, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
535 S Orange Ave, Yuma, AZ - 85364
928-446-2067    
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Bosede Ogidan-obadina, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2451 S Avenue A Ste A104, Yuma, AZ - 85364
928-336-2165     928-336-2174
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Jane Janet Ramirez, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2400 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ - 85364
928-336-3213    
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Mr. Efoui Menyo Abotsi-kowu, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1390 W 16th St, Yuma, AZ - 85364
928-344-4325    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Yuma, AZ: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP6 Family NP95 Nurse Practitioner NP48 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP9 Women's Health NP1
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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