Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Maywood, 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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Maywood
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Elyse Fairand

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL - 60153
312-774-6297    
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Angela Kurien

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL - 60153
708-216-8235     708-216-4948
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Leslie Bassell

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL - 60153
312-836-3720    
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Ms. Sabrina Kelly Edlbauer, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL - 60153
708-216-1700    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Maywood, IL: Acute Care NP27 Adult Health NP21 Family NP26 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP44 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP2 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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