Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Jefferson City, Missouri

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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 Jefferson City
female nurse

Amy L Wyatt, AGPCNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO - 65101
573-632-5000    
male nurse

Mr. Michael Lehmkuhl, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1241 W Stadium Blvd, Jefferson City, MO - 65109
573-635-5264    
female nurse

Ms. Lisa Marie Bruns

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1125 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO - 65101
573-632-5000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Jefferson City, MO: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP6 Community Health NP1 Family NP74 Nurse Practitioner NP23 Pediatrics NP7 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP6 Women's Health NP2
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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