Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in New Bedford, Massachusetts

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Massachusetts
  4. New Bedford
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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in New Bedford
female nurse

Ann L Leal, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
874 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-992-6553     508-990-7558
female nurse

Mrs. Eugenie R. Keel, RN, MSN, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
175 Elm St, Va Primary Care Clinic, New Bedford, MA - 02740
508-994-0217     508-994-5489

Other Nurse Practitioners in New Bedford, MA: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP22 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP22 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP36 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP20 Women's Health NP3
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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