Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Silver Spring, Maryland

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  3. 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.

7 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Silver Spring
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Mariama Keita, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 160, Silver Spring, MD - 20901
301-298-1040    
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Marcel Krysanthe Edwards-bayo, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
10801 Lockwood Dr, Silver Spring, MD - 20901
301-298-1040    
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Yolonda Taylor-watson, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8403 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD - 20910
443-483-9300    
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Helen Jung-hee Kim, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8403 Colesville Rd Ste 1100, Silver Spring, MD - 20910
443-383-9300     855-866-8710
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Geraldine Tekwe

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8403 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD - 20910
443-483-9300    
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Deborah Carol Brown

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8403 Colesville Rd Ste 1100, Silver Spring, MD - 20910
443-383-9300     855-866-8710
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Maedot Bisrat Teklehiwot

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
10313 Georgia Ave Ste 307, Silver Spring, MD - 20902
301-754-2222    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Silver Spring, MD: Acute Care NP8 Adult Health NP24 Family NP140 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP7 Nurse Practitioner NP65 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP22 Primary Care NP11 Psych/Mental Health NP39 Women's Health NP13
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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