Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Carrollton, Georgia

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  4. Carrollton
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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Carrollton
female nurse

Jenna Combs, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
705 Dixie St, Carrollton, GA - 30117
770-838-8824     770-838-8563
male nurse

Michael John Sullivan, AGANP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
705 Dixie St, Suite 401, Carrollton, GA - 30117
770-836-9326    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Carrollton, GA: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP8 Community Health NP1 Family NP54 Nurse Practitioner NP36 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP5 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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