Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Kinston, 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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Kinston
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Dr. Melinda Lee Taylor, DNP, BSN, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
701 Doctors Dr Ste D, Kinston, NC - 28501
252-559-2200    
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Ms. Angel Bowden, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2150 Hull Rd, Kinston, NC - 28504
800-979-9595     248-662-9845
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Mrs. Kay Oakes Boykin, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2099 Summerhill Ter, Kinston, NC - 28504
252-560-8633    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Kinston, NC: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP2 Family NP24 Nurse Practitioner NP20 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP1 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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