Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Palo Alto, California

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.

8 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Palo Alto

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Abbie Loraine Layton

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
408-313-6639

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Jean K Mccormack, N.P

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000

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Mrs. Marion Logan, RNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000 650-617-2710

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Miss Mechele Fillman, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA - 94305
650-723-4000

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Soo Kyung Kim

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000

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Mrs. Susan Irene Pejoro, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave, Vapahcs, Sci #128, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000 650-849-0131

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Poonam Patel

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000

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Jiyoung Kim, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3801 Miranda Ave # 171, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000 650-858-8905

Other Nurse Practitioners in Palo Alto, CA: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP21 Critical Care Medicine NP4 Family NP91 Neonatal, Critical Care NP9 Neonatal NP10 Nurse Practitioner NP268 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP17 Pediatrics NP82 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP10 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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