Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Denver, Colorado

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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.

17 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Denver
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Sarah Anne Hicks, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3825 N Lafayette St, Denver, CO - 80205
720-400-7434    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Denver, CO: Acute Care NP35 Adult Health NP70 Community Health NP21 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP422 Neonatal, Critical Care NP8 Neonatal NP30 Nurse Practitioner NP343 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP13 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP63 Perinatal NP4 Primary Care NP16 Psych/Mental Health NP113 School NP7 Women's Health NP44
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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