Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Connecticut

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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.
Bolton 2 Bridgeport 3 Danbury 3 East Hartford 2 Glastonbury 2 Guilford 2 Hamden 3 Hartford 11 Middlebury 3 Middletown 5 Milford 2 Mystic 3 Naugatuck 2 New Britain 2 New Haven 14 New London 2 North Haven 3 Norwich 4 Old Lyme 2 Old Saybrook 2 Rocky Hill 3 Shelton 4 Simsbury 2 Southbury 2 Stamford 5 Vernon 3 Waterbury 5 West Haven 5 Westbrook 2
131 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Connecticut
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Melissa Kay Tuohy, APRN, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4 Grove Beach Rd N, Westbrook, CT - 06498
475-434-2690    
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Ms. Anna Marie Noyes

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
59 Christina Ln, Westbrook, CT - 06498
203-668-5357    
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Lisa Michele Halpern, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1260 Silas Deane Hwy, Hartford Hospital Neurology Dept, Wethersfield, CT - 06109
860-696-2820    

Other Nurse Practitioners in CT: Family NP2026 Psych/Mental Health NP657 Adult Health NP536 Nurse Practitioner NP1722 Pediatrics NP337 Primary Care NP150 Acute Care NP282 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP28 Community Health NP7 Occupational Health NP10 Women's Health NP81 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP44 Critical Care Medicine NP22 Neonatal, Critical Care NP26 School 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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