Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Park Ridge, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Park Ridge
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Hailan Wang

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1420 Renaissance Dr, Suite 207, Park Ridge, IL - 60068
184-729-6616     184-729-6626
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Linda Advincula, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1875 Dempster St Ste 640, Park Ridge, IL - 60068
847-723-4400     847-723-4410

Other Nurse Practitioners in Park Ridge, IL: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP7 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP46 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP45 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP3 Pediatrics NP14 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP3 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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