Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Fridley, Minnesota

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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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Fridley
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Patricia Susan Bikkie, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
550 Osborne Rd Ne, Fridley, MN - 55432
763-236-3251    
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Angela Lisa Tuchtenhagen, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6341 University Ave Ne, Fridley, MN - 55432
763-572-5705    
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Gharbia Triki

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
550 Osborne Rd Ne, Fridley, MN - 55432
763-236-3144    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Fridley, MN: Adult Health NP4 Family NP10 Nurse Practitioner NP13 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP7 Women's 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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