Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Salem, 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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Salem
female nurse

Susan Lysaght Hurley, APRN, BC-PCM

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
81 Highland Ave, North Shore Medical Center--palliative Care, Salem, MA - 01970
978-741-1200    
female nurse

Courtney Mcdonald, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
47 Congress St, Salem, MA - 01970
978-744-8388    
male nurse

Cornelius Bela

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5 Gables Cir, Salem, MA - 01970
781-267-0360     781-267-0360
female nurse

Mrs. Michelle Dyment Doran, APRN, BC-PCM

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
331 Lafayette St, Salem, MA - 01970
978-594-4356    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Salem, MA: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP11 Community Health NP1 Family NP33 Nurse Practitioner NP51 Pediatrics NP6 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP14 Women's Health 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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