Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Anaheim, California

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  4. Anaheim
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 Anaheim
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Flor Maria Garetson, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3340 W Ball Rd Ste G, Anaheim, CA - 92804
714-406-5208    
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Sylvia Gahee Hernan, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 404, Anaheim, CA - 92801
714-772-8282     714-772-6493
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Sarah Lockwood, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1211 W La Palma Ave Ste 404, Anaheim, CA - 92801
714-772-8282     714-772-6493

Other Nurse Practitioners in Anaheim, CA: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP14 Family NP88 Nurse Practitioner NP116 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP27 Women's Health NP2
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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