Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, 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 Decatur
male nurse

Mr. Aaron Todd Bell, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 N Edward St Ste 2400, Decatur, IL - 62526
217-876-2400     217-876-2405
male nurse

Mr. Ethan A Sanders, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 N Edward St, Decatur, IL - 62526
217-876-8121    
female nurse

Sungmi Choi, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
102 W Kenwood Ave, Ste 120, Decatur, IL - 62526
217-876-2199     217-876-2196

Other Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, IL: Acute Care NP8 Adult Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP62 Nurse Practitioner NP39 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP6 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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