Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Port Charlotte, Florida

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.

11 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Port Charlotte

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Alina Kulakevich, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4235 Kings Hwy Unit 103, Port Charlotte, FL - 33980
941-613-1777 941-613-1779

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Kenneth Schetrompf Jr., ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 Loveland Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL - 33980
941-629-4500 941-629-1737

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John R. Catania Iii, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4235 Kings Highway, Suite 103, Port Charlotte, FL - 33980
941-613-1777

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Barbara Lee Riddle, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL - 33980
941-766-7222 941-766-0970

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Nyla Cooper, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
21216 Olean Blvd Ste 6, Port Charlotte, FL - 33952
941-624-4800 941-206-0048

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Bernadette Serafini, MSN AGPCNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL - 33980
941-766-7222 941-766-0970

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Mrs. Sherly P Nelson, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3300 Tamiami Trl Ste 101a, Port Charlotte, FL - 33952
941-629-4676

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Karen Howell Tar, MSN, JD

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22226 Westchester Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL - 33952
941-625-3402 941-870-9195

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Mrs. Kristin Ann Garcia-miller, AG-ACNP, CEN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2484 Caring Way, Unit F, Port Charlotte, FL - 33952
941-246-2482 941-979-9074

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Samantha Etienne, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
22395 Edgewater Dr, Port Charlotte, FL - 33980
941-766-7222

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Dona Kristine Smith

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4033 Beaver Ln, Port Charlotte, FL - 33952
941-625-3200 941-624-2358

Other Nurse Practitioners in Port Charlotte, FL: Acute Care NP9 Adult Health NP11 Family NP86 Nurse Practitioner NP68 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP14 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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