Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Dalton, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Dalton
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Kimberly Bailey, AGPCNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1200 Memorial Dr, Dalton, GA - 30720
706-272-6000     706-217-2040
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Teresa Kennedy Swanger, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1436 Broadrick Dr, Dalton, GA - 30720
706-226-3434     706-226-4820

Other Nurse Practitioners in Dalton, GA: Acute Care NP10 Adult Health NP4 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP115 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP41 Pediatrics NP6 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP4 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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