Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in North Las Vegas, Nevada

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Nevada
  4. North Las Vegas
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 North Las Vegas
male nurse

Aaron James Hales, APRN002682

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6079 Salsbury Cove Drive, North Las Vegas, NV - 89081
702-830-6937    
female nurse

Imelda Escubio Carmen, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV - 89086
702-791-9000     702-224-6972
female nurse

Kelli Nissen

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2031 Mcdaniel St Ste 200, North Las Vegas, NV - 89030
702-294-0080    

Other Nurse Practitioners in North Las Vegas, NV: Acute Care NP5 Adult Health NP7 Family NP95 Nurse Practitioner NP32 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP9 Psych/Mental Health NP23
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.
Patients can choose nurses subspeciality from below:


© NurseOk 2025
Disclaimer
Privacy Policy