Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Gastonia, North Carolina

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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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Gastonia
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Mrs. Michele Lynn Rodriguez, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1875 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC - 28054
704-874-0600     704-865-4758
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Megan Hager Wilson, AGPCNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC - 28054
704-834-2000    
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Carlitha Sturdivant Saunders, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2555 Court Dr Ste 200, Gastonia, NC - 28054
704-834-3278    
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Amanda Leigh Mosteller, AGDNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2555 Court Dr Ste 200, Gastonia, NC - 28054
704-867-2141     704-867-2308

Other Nurse Practitioners in Gastonia, NC: Acute Care NP13 Adult Health NP14 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP85 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP81 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP10 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP22 Women's Health NP1
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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