Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Sacramento, 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.

10 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Sacramento

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Ms. Patricia Lynne Kang, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6600 Bruceville Rd, Eldercare Adult Medicine F, Sacramento, CA - 95823
916-688-6862 916-973-6682

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Mrs. Barbara Ann Morgan, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2020 J St, Sacramento, CA - 95811
916-341-0575 916-341-0122

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Laurie Friday Walsh, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA - 95825
916-977-3144

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Lisa M Adamek, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3000 Q St Fl 2, Sacramento, CA - 95816
916-733-3460 916-733-3472

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Nancy Carol Mandler, N.P., R.N., MSN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2025 Morse Ave, Sacramento, CA - 95825
916-977-3135

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Monica Wright

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA - 95817
916-703-3011

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Debra Bakerjian, PHD, MSN, APRN, FNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2570 48th St Ste 2145, Sacramento, CA - 95817
916-734-7124

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Dr. Jaskaranjeet Bhullar, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2710 Gateway Oaks Dr Ste 100s, Sacramento, CA - 95833
916-925-7010

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Mrs. Christine H. Teklehaimanote, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4501 X St, Sacramento, CA - 95817
916-734-5959 916-703-5265

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Chima Okam, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2315 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA - 95817
916-703-2332

Other Nurse Practitioners in Sacramento, CA: Acute Care NP77 Adult Health NP37 Community Health NP2 Family NP378 Neonatal, Critical Care NP6 Neonatal NP8 Nurse Practitioner NP359 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP13 Occupational Health NP3 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP6 Pediatrics NP50 Primary Care NP25 Psych/Mental Health NP37 School NP1 Women's Health NP29

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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