Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Brighton, Massachusetts

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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 Brighton
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Ms. Iryna Zhukouskaya, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
736 Cambridge St Fl 2, Brighton, MA - 02135
161-778-9242    
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Sandra J Buss, APRN BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
11 Nevins St, Suite 401, Brighton, MA - 02135
617-782-7788    
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Ms. Jana Karen Huff, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
25 William Jackson Ave Bsmt, Brighton, MA - 02135
617-685-1724    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Brighton, MA: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP5 Family NP19 Nurse Practitioner NP47 Pediatrics NP12 Psych/Mental Health NP3 School 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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