Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Fort Pierce, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Fort Pierce
female nurse

Dr. Joely Ayes-gonzalez, GNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5000 Dunn Rd Fl 34981, Fort Pierce, FL - 34981
502-528-4709    
male nurse

Garry Desulme, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1700 S 23rd St, Fort Pierce, FL - 34950
772-203-2661    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Fort Pierce, FL: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP4 Family NP77 Neonatal NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP41 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP13
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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