Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana
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Norina Lora Nillas, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3130 S Harbor Blvd, 250, Santa Ana, CA - 92704
714-619-8777     714-619-8770
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Ms. Diane Marie Hannaford, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1540 E 1st St, Suite100, Santa Ana, CA - 92701
714-972-8003    
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Judith Fonyuy Kibuh, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5 Hutton Centre Dr Ste 950, Santa Ana, CA - 92707
855-434-7763     949-281-5550

Other Nurse Practitioners in Santa Ana, CA: Acute Care NP11 Adult Health NP13 Community Health NP1 Family NP94 Nurse Practitioner NP61 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics NP6 Primary Care NP9 Psych/Mental Health NP27 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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