Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Owensboro, Kentucky

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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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Owensboro
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Ramona W Rhodes, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1201 Pleasant Valley Rd, Owensboro, KY - 42303
270-417-7700     270-417-7709
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Chace Franks

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1200 Breckenridge St, Owensboro, KY - 42303
270-685-8224     270-685-8228
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Heather Ditto, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1200 Breckenridge St, Owensboro, KY - 42303
270-683-8672     270-685-8233
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Kathy A Thiesse, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1325 Triplett St, Owensboro, KY - 42303
270-688-4325    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Owensboro, KY: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP4 Family NP123 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP57 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP6 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP28 Women's 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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