Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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.

6 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Baton Rouge

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Shaun Inman, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2900 Westfork Dr Ste 401, Baton Rouge, LA - 70827
337-991-9276 337-943-0846

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Rebekah H. Hendry, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2900 Westfork Dr, Baton Rouge, LA - 70827
337-991-9276 337-943-0846

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Kristen M. Hill, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2900 Westfork Dr Ste 401, Baton Rouge, LA - 70827
337-991-9276 337-943-0846

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Aungelle Michelle Lytell

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701, Baton Rouge, LA - 70808
225-765-5864 225-765-2013

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Glynis Michelle Nordman, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 700, Baton Rouge, LA - 70808
225-765-2048 225-765-1958

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Laura D. Ostermiller, APRN, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
10101 Park Rowe Ave, Ste. 200, Baton Rouge, LA - 70810
225-769-2200 225-768-2185

Other Nurse Practitioners in Baton Rouge, LA: Acute Care NP19 Adult Health NP38 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP473 Neonatal, Critical Care NP7 Neonatal NP20 Nurse Practitioner NP190 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP31 Primary Care NP9 Psych/Mental Health NP35 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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