Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Charleston, South Carolina

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.

7 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Charleston

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Carrie Prescott, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
16 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC - 29407
843-766-9053 843-766-8853

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William R. Andrews, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
125 Wappoo Creek Dr Ste 202a, Charleston, SC - 29412
843-913-8558 843-284-9558

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Dr. Andrea Paula Stress, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
135 Rutledge Ave Fl 8, Charleston, SC - 29425
843-876-0888

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Lyndsee Lee Hobby, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC - 29406
843-847-4946

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Mrs. Amy Marie Smith, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC - 29425
843-792-1414

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Tonya Baker Perkins, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC - 29425
843-792-1414

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Nicole Ferroni, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC - 29401
843-720-8490 843-727-3602

Other Nurse Practitioners in Charleston, SC: Acute Care NP62 Adult Health NP64 Community Health NP2 Critical Care Medicine NP7 Family NP280 Neonatal, Critical Care NP10 Neonatal NP21 Nurse Practitioner NP255 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP3 Pediatrics NP50 Primary Care NP11 Psych/Mental Health NP45 Women's Health NP6

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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