Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Arlington Heights, Illinois

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Illinois
  4. Arlington Heights
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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Arlington Heights

Andrew Brandt

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL - 60005
847-618-4430    
female nurse

Lenny Deguzman, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL - 60005
847-618-5075     847-618-3259
female nurse

Julie Kollins, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
800 W Oakton St, Arlington Heights, IL - 60004
847-754-3170     847-754-3171
female nurse

Kristin Ryan, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL - 60005
847-618-1000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Arlington Heights, IL: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP8 Family NP57 Nurse Practitioner NP53 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP3 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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