Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Reisterstown, Maryland

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Maryland
  4. Reisterstown
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 Reisterstown
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Susan Jeanne Scherr, C.R.N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2413 Tufton Springs Ln, Reisterstown, MD - 21136
410-627-7506    
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Laura Ward

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
114 Business Center Dr, Reisterstown, MD - 21136
410-833-2772    
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Dr. Stacian Nwaukwa, DNP, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
12 Brian Daniel Ct, Reisterstown, MD - 21136
410-413-0376    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Reisterstown, MD: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP1 Family NP6 Nurse Practitioner NP9 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP5
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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