Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Chambersburg, 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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Chambersburg
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Anita Marie Ocker, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA - 17201
717-262-4546     717-263-1146
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Ashley Pauline Ritchey, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
601 Norland Ave Ste 100, Chambersburg, PA - 17201
717-264-1600    
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Barbara Kolanowski, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA - 17201
717-217-4300     717-217-4217

Other Nurse Practitioners in Chambersburg, PA: Acute Care NP6 Adult Health NP8 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP40 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP41 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP6 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP8 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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