Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Newport Beach, California

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Newport Beach
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 Newport Beach
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Miki Stacy Ohata

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 310, Newport Beach, CA - 92663
949-478-8858    
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Lorna Logan, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1000 Quail St Ste 160, Newport Beach, CA - 92660
877-788-6342    
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Frances Ann Hizon-smith, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4695 Macarthur Ct # 1112a, Newport Beach, CA - 92660
949-642-5513    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Newport Beach, CA: Acute Care NP11 Adult Health NP7 Family NP72 Nurse Practitioner NP48 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Pediatrics NP10 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP12 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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