Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Meridian, 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 Meridian
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Christy L Savell, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2124 14th St, Meridian, MS - 39301
601-553-6000    
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Whitni Lauren Pinkerton, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4909 Great River Drive, Meridian, MS - 39305
601-282-8980     601-693-6561
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Katherine Bolden

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1666 Highway 19 S, Meridian, MS - 39301
601-462-4121    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Meridian, MS: Acute Care NP13 Adult Health NP7 Family NP116 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP4 Nurse Practitioner NP51 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP36 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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