Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, Illinois

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.

10 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Rockford

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Joyce Fricks

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
301 E State St, Rockford, IL - 61104
815-668-7810 815-714-6219

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Melissa Alexandra Bachman, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2350 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-3613

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Nicole Kieffer, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4215 Newburg Rd, Rockford, IL - 61108
815-988-8500 815-977-5956

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Jessika Marie Epperson, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
301 E State St, Rockford, IL - 61104
815-668-7810

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Rhonda Rae Johnson, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 N Rockton Ave, Pac Team Office - Main Clinic, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-2000 815-971-9599

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Andrea Behling, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-2000 815-971-9599

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Melody Cates, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2300 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL - 61103
815-971-2000 815-971-9599

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Molly Engelkes

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2222 E State St, Suite 209, Rockford, IL - 61104
815-988-8500 815-977-5956

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Mary E Novotny

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3535 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL - 61114
779-696-9400 779-696-9334

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Sarah Oberholtzer, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4215 Newburg Rd, Rockford, IL - 61108
815-988-8500 815-977-5956

Other Nurse Practitioners in Rockford, IL: Acute Care NP15 Adult Health NP14 Family NP179 Neonatal NP9 Nurse Practitioner NP177 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP5 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP16 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP11 Women's Health NP14

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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