Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Ballwin, Missouri

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Missouri
  4. Ballwin
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 Ballwin
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Catherine Dolphin Smith, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
15945 Clayton Rd Ste 120b, Ballwin, MO - 63011
636-256-5070     636-256-5066
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Michele Roberts, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
368 Westglen Village Dr, Ballwin, MO - 63021
366-289-6655    
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Mrs. Laura Hooper, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
15945 Clayton Rd, Suite 120, Ballwin, MO - 63011
636-256-5000     636-256-5042

Other Nurse Practitioners in Ballwin, MO: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP6 Family NP19 Nurse Practitioner NP2 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP1
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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