Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Illinois
  4. Elk Grove Village
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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Elk Grove Village
female nurse

Rafie Davidov, A.P.N.-C.N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
800 Biesterfield Rd Ste G01, Wimmer Building, Elk Grove Village, IL - 60007
847-981-3680     847-956-5122
female nurse

Mrs. Constance Reid Lokos, ADVANCE PRACTICE NUR

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
800 Biesterfield Rd, Ste 605 Eberle Building, Elk Grove Village, IL - 60007
847-364-6724     847-364-6720

Other Nurse Practitioners in Elk Grove Village, IL: Acute Care NP10 Adult Health NP7 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP34 Nurse Practitioner NP25 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental 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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