Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Newark, 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.

19 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Newark
female nurse

Santa Crisall, RN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
495 N 13th St, Newark, NJ - 07107
973-268-2492    
male nurse

Dr. Ikenna Madufor Ozims, DNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1 Riverfront Plz Ste 300, Newark, NJ - 07102
201-273-7047     855-998-4358
female nurse

Augustina Christine Defoe, APN, MSN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
201 Lyons Ave Ste L4, Newark, NJ - 07112
973-926-7205     973-923-8993

Other Nurse Practitioners in Newark, NJ: Acute Care NP30 Adult Health NP62 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP107 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP69 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP6 Pediatrics NP23 Primary Care NP8 Psych/Mental Health NP38 Women's Health NP20
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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