Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Quincy, 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 Quincy
female nurse

Leah R Heming, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1915 Jefferson St, Quincy, IL - 62301
217-577-2992     217-214-6785
female nurse

Nancy A. Ogle, C.N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3701 E Lake Ctr, Suite 1, Quincy, IL - 62305
217-224-3935     217-224-5941

Other Nurse Practitioners in Quincy, IL: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP9 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP60 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP39 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP7
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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