Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Sherman Oaks, California

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Sherman Oaks
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 Sherman Oaks
female nurse

Mrs. Takouhi Tina Mekharian, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4955 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 308, Sherman Oaks, CA - 91403
818-387-6114    
female nurse

Mrs. Kemi Iyabo Reeves, RN, MSN, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4911 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 100, Sherman Oaks, CA - 91403
504-259-8657    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Sherman Oaks, CA: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP2 Family NP45 Nurse Practitioner NP15 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental 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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