Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Fort Walton Beach, 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 Fort Walton Beach
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Kendra Lawrence, NURSE PRACTITIONER

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1992 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL - 32547
888-732-3452    
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Molly Parkton, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
319 Green Acres Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL - 32547
850-862-2385    
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Jacqueline Desiree Gagnon

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
640 Randall Roberts Rd, Fort Walton Beach, FL - 32547
803-565-4270    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Fort Walton Beach, FL: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP5 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP47 Nurse Practitioner NP31 Psych/Mental Health NP9 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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