Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Minnesota
  4. Coon Rapids
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 Coon Rapids
female nurse

Dr. Diane Elizabeth Hickey, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
9055 Springbrook Dr Nw, Coon Rapids, MN - 55433
763-780-9155    
female nurse

Maria Tarlue Keita, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
140 124th Ln Nw, Coon Rapids, MN - 55448
763-639-8398    
female nurse

Jillian Schmitz, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3833 Coon Rapids Blvd, Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN - 55433
763-427-8320    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Coon Rapids, MN: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP7 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP40 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP7 Nurse Practitioner NP51 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP9 Women's Health NP9
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.
Patients can choose nurses subspeciality from below:


© NurseOk 2025
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy