Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Calhoun, 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 Calhoun
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Sharon Michelle Holbrook, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
310 N River St Nw, Calhoun, GA - 30701
706-624-1444     706-624-1471
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Karen King

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1035 Red Bud Rd Ne, Calhoun, GA - 30701
706-879-4776    
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Laura Scileppi Mudrich, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
109 Hospital Dr, Calhoun, GA - 30701
706-625-0333     706-625-1269

Other Nurse Practitioners in Calhoun, GA: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP1 Community Health NP1 Family NP43 Nurse Practitioner NP18 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP1
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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