Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Walnut Creek, California

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. California
  4. Walnut Creek
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.

6 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Walnut Creek
female nurse

Ms. Robin A Bon, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1425 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA - 94596
925-295-6820     925-295-6844
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Mrs. Lisa Marie Buffum, RN, MS, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, CA - 94598
925-941-4182     925-941-4203
female nurse

Renita R Vinluan-fan, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1450 Treat Blvd # 120a, Walnut Creek, CA - 94597
925-296-9720     925-296-9032
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Ms. Mary Jack Conklin, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1425 S Main St, Mob 3rd Floor Surgery Clinic, Walnut Creek, CA - 94596
925-295-4659    
female nurse

Ms. Carol Elaine Evans, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
320 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA - 94598
510-784-4607     510-784-4999
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Mrs. Kristen Helen Lateiner, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1479 Ygnacio Valley Rd # 150, Walnut Creek, CA - 94598
925-941-4058    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Walnut Creek, CA: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP15 Family NP83 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP74 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP4 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP9 Women's Health NP17
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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