Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Ankeny, Iowa

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Iowa
  4. Ankeny
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 Ankeny
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Taren Flug

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1325 Ne 31st St, Ankeny, IA - 50021
515-279-1959     515-289-0888
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Anna Bell

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3510 Nw Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA - 50023
515-963-9815    
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Cynthia S Rebik Christensen, A.R.N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1325 Ne 31st St, Ankeny, IA - 50021
515-279-1959     515-289-0888

Other Nurse Practitioners in Ankeny, IA: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP1 Family NP26 Nurse Practitioner NP20 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP7 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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