Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Independence, Missouri

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Missouri
  4. Independence
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 Independence
male nurse

Mr. Peter Samoei, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
810 E Walnut St, Independence, MO - 64050
816-621-5821    
female nurse

Rutendo Kamudzandu, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
19550 E 39th St S, Suite 400b, Independence, MO - 64057
816-795-7014     816-795-7726
female nurse

Crystal Dawn Kay, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO - 64057
913-222-9779    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Independence, MO: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP11 Family NP74 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP37 Pediatrics NP4 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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