Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. New Mexico
  4. Rio Rancho
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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Rio Rancho
female nurse

Raiza Stephanie Mena, CRNA

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM - 87124
505-253-7878    
female nurse

Lauren D Heckethorn, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2400 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM - 87124
505-253-6300     316-265-4480
male nurse

Patrick William Cummings, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
184 Unser Blvd Ne, Rio Rancho, NM - 87124
505-896-0928    
female nurse

Mrs. Marilyn Stockman, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
501 2nd St Sw, Rio Rancho, NM - 87124
505-604-1008    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Rio Rancho, NM: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP2 Family NP67 Nurse Practitioner NP29 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP14
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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