Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Palm Springs, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Palm Springs
male nurse

Mr. Paul Duncan Boyd, FNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
255 N El Cielo Rd Ste C-300, Palm Springs, CA - 92262
760-674-3344    
female nurse

Dr. Hailey Hirschfeld, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1150 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA - 92262
760-323-6511    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Palm Springs, CA: Acute Care NP8 Adult Health NP5 Family NP28 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP29 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP8 Women's Health NP3
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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