Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Norfolk, Nebraska

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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 Norfolk
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Catherine Furst

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1700 N Victory Rd, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-370-3400    
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Rhonda S Pettitt, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
100 W Norfolk Ave, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-379-0122    
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Jean M Suehl, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1414 N 13th St, Norfolk, NE - 68701
402-316-4606     402-316-3469

Other Nurse Practitioners in Norfolk, NE: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP1 Family NP31 Nurse Practitioner NP25 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP14 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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