Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Albany, Georgia

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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 Albany
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Ta-tanisha Parks, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, GA - 31701
229-312-1000    
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Lauren M Hixon, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, GA - 31701
229-312-1000    
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Annie P Arnold, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, GA - 31701
229-312-1000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Albany, GA: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP8 Critical Care Medicine NP3 Family NP127 Neonatal NP6 Nurse Practitioner NP37 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP6 Women's 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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