Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Visalia, California

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Visalia
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 Visalia
female nurse

Melissa D. Gerardo, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 W Sunnyside Ave, Visalia, CA - 93277
888-744-2637    
male nurse

Mr. Ulysses Hervias Valera, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
201 E Noble Ave, Visalia, CA - 93277
559-627-6500     559-627-6501

Other Nurse Practitioners in Visalia, CA: Acute Care NP1 Family NP112 Nurse Practitioner NP58 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP2 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP7 Women's Health NP2
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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