Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Belleville, Illinois

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  3. Illinois
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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 Belleville
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Ms. Elizabeth Jane Johns, ACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4500 Memorial Dr, Div Medical Oncology, Belleville, IL - 62226
800-647-2098     314-362-3192
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Maureen Julia Dunajcik, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4700 Memorial Dr Ste 250, Belleville, IL - 62226
618-212-6560    
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Ms. Ashley D Versluys, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4600 Memorial Dr, Div Surg Ct Adult Cardio, Ste 100, Belleville, IL - 62226
314-362-7260     314-747-4216

Other Nurse Practitioners in Belleville, IL: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP9 Family NP47 Nurse Practitioner NP33 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP3 Women's 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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