Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Westland, Michigan

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Michigan
  4. Westland
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 Westland
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Mrs. Katie Elizabeth Simkow, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8365 N Newburgh Rd, Westland, MI - 48185
734-416-2000    
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Lauren Nicola Tseng, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8191 N Wayne Rd, Westland, MI - 48185
248-692-4747    
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Ms. Kimberly D. Degg, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6149 N Wayne Rd, Westland, MI - 48185
734-728-2130     734-728-2626

Other Nurse Practitioners in Westland, MI: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP5 Family NP8 Nurse Practitioner NP16 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP3
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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