Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Lancaster, Ohio

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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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Lancaster
male nurse

John Zarick, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
135 N Ewing St Ste 204, Lancaster, OH - 43130
740-687-8000    
male nurse

Roy Dunfee

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
7376 Tent Church Rd Ne, Lancaster, OH - 43130
740-808-3624    
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Megan Robison, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2405 N Columbus St Ste 280, Lancaster, OH - 43130
740-689-4470     740-808-8157

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lancaster, OH: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP8 Community Health NP1 Family NP45 Nurse Practitioner NP27 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP5 Women's Health NP2
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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