Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in South Bend, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in South Bend
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Gina M. Connolly, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
100 Navarre Pl Ste 6600, South Bend, IN - 46601
574-647-8800     574-647-8811
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Daniela M Edson, AGACNP, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
621 Memorial Dr Ste 502, South Bend, IN - 46601
574-647-5875     574-647-5878

Other Nurse Practitioners in South Bend, IN: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP11 Family NP113 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP11 Nurse Practitioner NP68 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP10 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP14 Women's Health NP8
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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