Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Naperville, 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 Naperville
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Nicole M Ware, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1121 W Ogden Ave Apt 258, Naperville, IL - 60563
308-815-6806     773-276-6668
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Haidee Maura Polgar, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1755 Park St Ste 200, Naperville, IL - 60563
630-486-3664     630-984-7427
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Darette Marocchi, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL - 60540
630-527-3000    
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Sara Horvath, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2007 95th St Ste 112, Naperville, IL - 60564
630-527-7780     630-548-1962

Other Nurse Practitioners in Naperville, IL: Acute Care NP14 Adult Health NP17 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP108 Nurse Practitioner NP76 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP14 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP24 Women's Health NP6
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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