Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Dover, Delaware

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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 Dover
male nurse

George William Lindale Potts, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
640 S State St, Dover, DE - 19901
302-674-4700     302-730-0231
female nurse

Cynthia R Drew, MS, APRN, BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
223 Wyoming Ave, Dover, DE - 19904
302-674-9193    
female nurse

Katherine Ann Lynch, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
911 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE - 19901
302-678-4444    
female nurse

Alissa Gregersen, AG-ACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
640 S State St, Dover, DE - 19901
302-674-4700    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Dover, DE: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP6 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP58 Nurse Practitioner NP63 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP23 School NP1 Women's Health NP6
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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