Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Lakewood, New Jersey

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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.

5 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Lakewood
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Mary Zhang

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
685 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ - 08701
732-486-7373    
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Mrs. Melanie Rose Vernacchia, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
600 River Ave Fl 3, Lakewood, NJ - 08701
732-886-4700     732-886-4705
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Jennifer Martinez, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
685 River Ave Unit 3, Lakewood, NJ - 08701
732-486-7373    
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Donna Marie Wilson, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
17 Cedar Ct, Lakewood, NJ - 08701
732-367-2393    
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Adrienne O'gara

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
685 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ - 08701
732-486-7373    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lakewood, NJ: Acute Care NP2 Adult Health NP10 Family NP53 Nurse Practitioner NP24 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP15 Women's Health NP5
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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