Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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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.

17 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Fort Wayne
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Mr. Aaron Daniel Winters, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
7916 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN - 46804
260-432-2297     260-434-6433

Other Nurse Practitioners in Fort Wayne, IN: Acute Care NP10 Adult Health NP31 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP310 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP506 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP4 Pediatrics NP9 Primary Care NP12 Psych/Mental Health NP18 Women's Health NP5
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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