Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Chicago, 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.

50 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Chicago
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Caitlin Anne Mays, APN, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
549 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL - 60661
224-770-2424     847-556-1715
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Piyanan Krasnov, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2810 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL - 60657
224-226-1024    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Chicago, IL: Acute Care NP254 Adult Health NP210 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP8 Family NP1361 Neonatal, Critical Care NP33 Neonatal NP42 Nurse Practitioner NP1022 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP19 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP26 Pediatrics NP277 Primary Care NP79 Psych/Mental Health NP202 School NP1 Women's Health NP81
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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