Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Baltimore, Maryland

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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.

49 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Baltimore
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Prof. Barbara Resnick, PHD, CRNP, FAAN ,FAA

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3907 Cloverhill Rd, Baltimore, MD - 21218
443-812-2735    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Baltimore, MD: Acute Care NP342 Adult Health NP274 Community Health NP2 Critical Care Medicine NP13 Family NP617 Neonatal, Critical Care NP30 Neonatal NP45 Nurse Practitioner NP593 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP17 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP31 Pediatrics NP161 Primary Care NP57 Psych/Mental Health NP277 School NP1 Women's Health NP27
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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