Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces, New Mexico

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. New Mexico
  4. Las Cruces
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 Las Cruces
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Shelby Danae Whitlock-virden, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5020 Meadow Cir, Las Cruces, NM - 88007
575-649-7113    
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Mr. Joel Navarro, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM - 88011
575-556-7600    
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Stephanie Elissa Giambelluca, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2100 S Triviz Dr Ste F, Las Cruces, NM - 88001
575-556-5915    
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Lilla Wd Gilbert, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
175 Roadrunner Pkwy, Las Cruces, NM - 88011
505-413-3719    
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Ms. Eileen Shult, RN,GNP C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM - 88011
575-532-5455     575-532-5641

Other Nurse Practitioners in Las Cruces, NM: Acute Care NP21 Adult Health NP5 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP120 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP69 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP13 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP37 Women's Health NP6
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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