Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Portland, Maine

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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.

1 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Portland
female nurse

Mrs. Devin Shaughnessy Tetler, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
180 Park Ave, Portland, ME - 04102
207-874-2141     207-874-2164

Other Nurse Practitioners in Portland, ME: Acute Care NP37 Adult Health NP29 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP116 Neonatal, Critical Care NP4 Neonatal NP15 Nurse Practitioner NP101 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP14 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP52 Women's Health NP15
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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