Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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.

24 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Allentown

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Anna M Comayagua, APN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 401, Allentown, PA - 18103
610-402-7880

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Mrs. Afanwingong Che Lafon, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1005 Brookside Rd Ste 240, Allentown, PA - 18106
610-351-0419 484-350-3749

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Brooke E Graziano, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 300, Allentown, PA - 18103
610-402-3110 610-402-3112

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Angela Olarte

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1627 Chew St Ste 403, Allentown, PA - 18102
610-969-3600 610-969-3601

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Danica Hannis, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1648 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA - 18102
610-435-5913 866-736-5965

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Stephanie Anne Downs, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
7535 Windsor Dr Ste 100, Allentown, PA - 18195
610-336-8000

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Mark Harvey

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1230 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Ste 201, Allentown, PA - 18103
610-402-8950 610-402-1059

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Pamella Hennessy, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 300, Allentown, PA - 18103
610-402-3110 610-402-3112

Other Nurse Practitioners in Allentown, PA: Acute Care NP29 Adult Health NP32 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP155 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP7 Nurse Practitioner NP112 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP12 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP27 Primary Care NP8 Psych/Mental Health NP21 Women's Health NP12

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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