Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Saint Peters, 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 Saint Peters
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Laura White, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
112 Piper Hill Dr Ste 6, Saint Peters, MO - 63376
636-229-5900    
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Michele Roberts, GNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Suite 317, Saint Peters, MO - 63304
636-294-5735     636-294-1566
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Ms. Gina Marie Ferrante, ACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
70 Jungermann Cir, Div Neurology Stroke, Ste 203, Saint Peters, MO - 63376
314-362-7382     314-747-3342

Other Nurse Practitioners in Saint Peters, MO: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP10 Family NP34 Nurse Practitioner NP29 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP7 Women's Health NP4
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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