Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Jacksonville, 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.

7 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Jacksonville
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Amber Morgan Autry, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
317 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC - 28546
910-577-2345    
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Kristin Doughty Trowbridge, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1839 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville, NC - 28540
910-455-3610    
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Allison Caggiano, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1703 Country Club Rd Ste 103, Jacksonville, NC - 28546
910-333-0283     910-333-0513
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Tracie Abee Lancaster, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
200 Doctors Dr Ste H, Jacksonville, NC - 28546
910-353-0565    
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Dr. Mary M Humphreys-sprague, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation, 1839 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville, NC - 28540
910-455-3610    
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Morgan Fisher Woodruff

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
225 White St, Jacksonville, NC - 28546
910-353-7222    
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Lucy Dowdy Robinson, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1839 Onslow Dr, Jacksonville, NC - 28540
910-455-3610    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Jacksonville, NC: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP4 Family NP74 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP32 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP8 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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