Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Laurel, Maryland

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
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  4. Laurel
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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Laurel
female nurse

Mrs. Henrietta Yacobah Van-segbefia

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8570 Eastern Morning Run, Laurel, MD - 20723
240-491-8830    
female nurse

Ms. Barbara Ann White, MSN, APRN, BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
13 C St, Suite G, Laurel, MD - 20707
301-617-2767     301-617-3971
male nurse

Mr. Bonaventure Mbella

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
9811 Mallard Dr Ste 207, Laurel, MD - 20708
256-417-7067    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Laurel, MD: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP6 Family NP53 Nurse Practitioner NP25 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP33
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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