Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in La Mesa, 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 La Mesa
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Savannah Marie Tadin, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8851 Center Dr Ste 505, La Mesa, CA - 91942
858-810-8000    
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Ms. Sarah Jane Rios De Dios, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8780 Elden St, La Mesa, CA - 91942
858-999-4227    
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Linda Lobbestael, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
7949 Normal Ave, La Mesa, CA - 91941
858-699-3987    

Other Nurse Practitioners in La Mesa, CA: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP7 Family NP38 Nurse Practitioner NP36 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP7 Women's Health NP5
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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