Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Avon Park, Florida

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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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Avon Park
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Linda J Stevenson, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1006 W Pleasant St, Avon Park, FL - 33825
863-453-3121     863-453-3123
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Mrs. Elsie Sharon Childress, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1006 W Pleasant St, Avon Park, FL - 33825
863-453-3121     863-382-1433
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Sarah Ellen Cody, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1005 W Circle St, Avon Park, FL - 33825
863-453-5500     863-453-5566

Other Nurse Practitioners in Avon Park, FL: Adult Health NP1 Family NP11 Nurse Practitioner NP5 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP1
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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