Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

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  3. North Carolina
  4. Camp Lejeune
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 Camp Lejeune
female nurse

Ms. Susan Spivock Smith, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
100 Brewster Blvd, Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, NC - 28548
910-450-4159     910-450-4194
female nurse

Tara Mcginnis, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2501 Saint Mary Dr, Camp Lejeune, NC - 28547
619-565-9380    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Camp Lejeune, NC: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP5 Family NP20 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Neonatal NP3 Nurse Practitioner NP10 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP10 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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