Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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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.

18 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Bethlehem
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Ms. Patricia Elizabeth Markovitz, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2442 Brodhead Road, Bethlehem, PA - 18020
601-758-8011    
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Natcha Rojrattana, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2649 Schoenersville Rd Ste 301, Bethlehem, PA - 18017
484-884-4799     484-893-8653

Other Nurse Practitioners in Bethlehem, PA: Acute Care NP20 Adult Health NP15 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP3 Family NP63 Neonatal NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP124 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP3 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Perinatal NP1 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP18 Women's Health NP9
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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