Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Frederick, 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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Frederick
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Brittney Nicole Barnes-blount, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6457 Alan Linton Blvd E, Frederick, MD - 21703
240-994-3962    
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Jeanne Betz Smoot, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
915 Toll House Ave Ste 103, Frederick, MD - 21701
410-328-6403     410-328-6405
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Lisa A Collins, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
804 Toll House Ave, Frederick, MD - 21701
301-695-7000    
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Ruby Jade Ibarra

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
814 Toll House Ave, Frederick, MD - 21701
301-662-8310    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Frederick, MD: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP26 Family NP134 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP58 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP6 Occupational Health NP2 Pediatrics NP30 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP45 Women's Health NP4
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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