Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Downey, California

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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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Downey
female nurse

Janice Marie Astilla, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
11411 Brookshire Ave Ste 302, Downey, CA - 90241
562-904-5151     562-904-5353
female nurse

Ms. Victoria Anna Reyman, R.N.,N.P.,C.N.S.,

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
11525 Brookshire Ave, Suite 301, Downey, CA - 90241
562-862-3684     562-862-7145
male nurse

Christian Yeoj Sison, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8142 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA - 90241
562-869-8621    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Downey, CA: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP5 Family NP79 Nurse Practitioner NP36 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP4 Women's Health NP6
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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