Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Columbus, Mississippi

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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 Columbus
female nurse

Victoria Danielle Kilburn, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
255 Baptist Blvd Ste 301, Columbus, MS - 39705
662-244-2550     662-244-2500
female nurse

Elizabeth Mctaggart Dimino, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
255 Baptist Blvd Ste 301, Columbus, MS - 39705
662-244-2550     662-244-2553
male nurse

Mr. William Luke Hodges, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
255 Baptist Blvd Ste 402, Columbus, MS - 39705
662-244-2550    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Columbus, MS: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP2 Family NP83 Nurse Practitioner NP33 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP8
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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