Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Springfield, 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.

8 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Springfield

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Kathy Jean Stark, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
747 N Rutledge St, 5th Floor, Springfield, IL - 62702
217-545-8000 217-545-7063

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Taryn L Plummer, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
301 N 8th St Ste 3b, Springfield, IL - 62701
217-545-8000

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Pamela Lomeli, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
319 E Madison St Ste 1f, Springfield, IL - 62701
217-788-3948 217-527-3209

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Katie Nicole Owens, DNP ACAGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
747 N Rutledge St Fl 4, Springfield, IL - 62702
217-545-8000

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Dr. Ife Muyiwa-ojo, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
729 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL - 62702
217-725-0556

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Nicole Lynn Atwood, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100, Springfield, IL - 62702
217-545-8000 217-545-7363

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Hannah J. Bettis, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
751 N Rutledge St Ste 1100, Springfield, IL - 62702
217-545-8000 217-545-4735

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Kacie L Dawson

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
319 E Madison St Ste 1f, Springfield, IL - 62701
217-545-8000

Other Nurse Practitioners in Springfield, IL: Acute Care NP23 Adult Health NP25 Family NP246 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP11 Nurse Practitioner NP152 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP14 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP14 Women's Health NP4

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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