Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Westwood, Kansas

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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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Westwood
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Tamara Ann Rich, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Westwood, KS - 66205
913-588-7750     319-535-2215
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Lindsie Earline Gordon, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Westwood, KS - 66205
913-588-1227     888-779-3217
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Michelle Elizabeth Prager, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Suite 208, Westwood, KS - 66205
913-588-7750     913-588-8766

Other Nurse Practitioners in Westwood, KS: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP6 Family NP19 Nurse Practitioner NP10 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP1
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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