Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Cranston, Rhode Island

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Rhode Island
  4. Cranston
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 Cranston
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Kathleen L. Knowlton, RNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
725 Reservoir Ave Ste 103, Cranston, RI - 02910
401-829-4446     401-829-4434
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Frances Gauvin

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
650 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI - 02920
401-944-5050    
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Michele Denise Branagan, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
30 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI - 02910
401-725-8400     401-725-8402

Other Nurse Practitioners in Cranston, RI: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP11 Family NP25 Nurse Practitioner NP21 Pediatrics NP2 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP8
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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