Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Whittier, 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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Whittier

Akilah F.r. Hinson, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
12462 Putnam St Ste 206, Whittier, CA - 90602
562-789-5480     562-789-5954
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Angelica Perez, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
15725 Whittier Blvd Ste 500, Whittier, CA - 90603
562-947-3307     562-906-5541
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Marissa Jane Nelson

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8704 La Entrada Ave, Whittier, CA - 90605
562-322-6574    
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Ms. Melissa Marie Radcliff, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA - 90602
562-789-5401    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Whittier, CA: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP4 Family NP51 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP28 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP4 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP4 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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