Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Reading, 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 Reading
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Stacey Hewitt, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2144 Queens Ct, Reading, PA - 19606
610-823-7780    
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Tracy Lucas, MSN, CRNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1013 Hilldale Ct, Reading, PA - 19605
484-797-3400    
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Sarah Embick, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2494 Bernville Rd Ste G01, Reading, PA - 19605
610-378-2779     610-378-2778

Other Nurse Practitioners in Reading, PA: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP10 Family NP45 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP38 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP2 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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