Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Missoula, Montana

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Montana
  4. Missoula
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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Missoula
male nurse

Dana William Cramer

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
500 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT - 59802
406-543-7271    
female nurse

Penny Palm Bucher, AGNP-AC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
700 Sw Higgins Ave Ste 102, Missoula, MT - 59803
406-540-4302     406-540-4306

Other Nurse Practitioners in Missoula, MT: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP9 Family NP82 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP58 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP7 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP20 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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