Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Urbana, Illinois

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  3. Illinois
  4. Urbana
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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Urbana
male nurse

William J Lehman, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
611 W Park St, Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3610     217-326-2704
male nurse

Romil N. Patel, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1818 E Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL - 61802
217-255-9646     217-326-1777
female nurse

Taryn A Rawdin, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1818 E Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL - 61802
217-255-9646     217-326-1777

Other Nurse Practitioners in Urbana, IL: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP3 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP49 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP8 Nurse Practitioner NP143 Pediatrics NP3 Perinatal NP1 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP3 Women's Health NP9
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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