Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Lafayette, Louisiana

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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 Lafayette
male nurse

Christopher Blaine Vincent, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
202 Bevington Dr, Lafayette, LA - 70508
337-412-4506    
female nurse

Icela Williams, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1509 Dulles Dr, Lafayette, LA - 70506
337-991-9276     337-991-9288
male nurse

Brandt Joseph Sanders, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
441 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA - 70503
337-289-8429     337-289-8431
female nurse

Ms. Lana Luong, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
155 Hospital Dr Ste 301, Lafayette, LA - 70503
337-235-7743    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lafayette, LA: Acute Care NP14 Adult Health NP32 Community Health NP1 Family NP278 Neonatal, Critical Care NP5 Neonatal NP8 Nurse Practitioner NP105 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP14 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP44 School NP1 Women's Health NP13
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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