Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Michigan
  4. Saint Clair Shores
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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Saint Clair Shores
female nurse

Ms. Jessica Pontello, BSN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
28963 Little Mack Ave Ste 101, Saint Clair Shores, MI - 48081
586-447-0700    
female nurse

Mrs. Jennifer Kay Marino, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
20407 Mauer St, Saint Clair Shores, MI - 48080
586-201-0643    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Saint Clair Shores, MI: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP3 Family NP21 Nurse Practitioner NP17 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP2 Women's Health NP2
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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