Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Plantation, 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 Plantation
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Melissa Johnston, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
350 Nw 84th Ave Ste 110, Plantation, FL - 33324
954-678-9531    
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Kia R Blackman

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8320 W Sunrise Blvd Ste 208, Plantation, FL - 33322
800-640-3451    
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Angelique Linley, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
544 Nw 46th Ter, Plantation, FL - 33317
754-281-2855    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Plantation, FL: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP13 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP117 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP85 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics NP23 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP13 Women's Health NP2
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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