Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Bethesda, Maryland

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Maryland
  4. Bethesda
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 Bethesda
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Irene Dustin, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Nih Ninds Ces Bldg 10 7 5644, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD - 20892
301-451-9284    
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Theresa Miles, APRN,BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8901 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD - 20889
301-319-4177    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Bethesda, MD: Acute Care NP30 Adult Health NP52 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP163 Nurse Practitioner NP93 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP3 Pediatrics NP18 Perinatal NP1 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP36 Women's Health NP10
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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