Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Covington, Louisiana

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Louisiana
  4. Covington
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 Covington
male nurse

Mr. James Matthew Noel, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
606 W 11th Ave, Covington, LA - 70433
985-892-3766    
female nurse

Mrs. Elizabeth Steele Forjet, APRN-CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
49 Bleu Lake Dr, Covington, LA - 70435
985-201-9898    
female nurse

Mrs. Jeanne Danos Kavanaugh, AGPCNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1010 S Polk St, Covington, LA - 70433
985-871-5975    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Covington, LA: Acute Care NP12 Adult Health NP14 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP111 Neonatal, Critical Care NP4 Neonatal NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP39 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP6 Women's Health NP4
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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