Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Deerfield Beach, Florida

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Florida
  4. Deerfield Beach
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 Deerfield Beach
female nurse

Martha Onate, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
600 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL - 33441
877-999-5006    
female nurse

Terri Elaine Encalada

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1801 W Sample Rd Ste 301, Deerfield Beach, FL - 33064
954-486-4085    
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Marvens Jean, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2001 W Sample Road, Suite 322, Deerfield Beach, FL - 33064
954-481-9942     954-481-9917

Other Nurse Practitioners in Deerfield Beach, FL: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP10 Family NP63 Nurse Practitioner NP20 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP3
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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