Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Annapolis, Maryland

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Maryland
  4. Annapolis
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.

1 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Annapolis
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Janet L. Ascione, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
166 Defense Hwy Ste 300, Annapolis, MD - 21401
443-808-1808     443-808-1808

Other Nurse Practitioners in Annapolis, MD: Acute Care NP9 Adult Health NP27 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP97 Nurse Practitioner NP57 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Pediatrics NP26 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP14 School NP2 Women's Health NP14
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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