Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Worcester, Massachusetts

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.

10 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Worcester

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Kim Beaudry, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA - 01655
774-441-6605

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Mary Torkornoo

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
430 Massasoit Rd, Worcester, MA - 01604
508-648-8533

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Tara L Deso, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
385 Grove St, Worcester, MA - 01605
508-595-2000 508-853-7149

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Jennifer A. Stanhope, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
630 Plantation St, Worcester, MA - 01605
508-852-0600 508-853-7149

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Mrs. Helen D. Gilbert, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
72 Jaques Ave, Worcester, MA - 01610
508-860-1154 508-792-9814

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Elizabeth M Vequist, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
26 Queen Street, Worcester, MA - 01610
508-860-7800 085-796-7033

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Elizabeth B Kay, GNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
555 Plantation St, Worcester, MA - 01605
508-852-5505

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Susan M. Mugford, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
630 Plantation St, Worcester, MA - 01605
508-852-0600 508-853-7149

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Ana M Ronderos, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA - 01655
508-334-3206 774-442-4668

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Angelina Maria Coco, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
199 Chandler St, Worcester, MA - 01609
508-860-7888 508-796-7053

Other Nurse Practitioners in Worcester, MA: Acute Care NP65 Adult Health NP42 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP6 Family NP165 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP5 Nurse Practitioner NP526 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP4 Occupational Health NP2 Pediatrics NP24 Primary Care NP10 Psych/Mental Health NP52 Women's Health NP7

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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