Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Berkeley, California

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Berkeley
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 Berkeley
female nurse

Miss Madeline Tam Chow, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1510 4th St, Suite 1, Berkeley, CA - 94710
510-525-8980     510-525-8982
female nurse

Petrice P. Kam, R.N., NP-BC, WCC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1497 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA - 94702
510-433-1150     510-844-0132
female nurse

Briauna J Taylor, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3075 Adeline St Ste 280, Berkeley, CA - 94703
510-981-4100    
female nurse

Mrs. Erin Kathleen Alicia O'hair, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1901 4th St, Berkeley, CA - 94710
510-929-1400     510-929-1414

Other Nurse Practitioners in Berkeley, CA: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP16 Community Health NP1 Family NP57 Nurse Practitioner NP63 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Occupational Health NP3 Pediatrics NP7 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP11 School NP2 Women's Health NP4
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.
© NurseOk 2024
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy