Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Clarksville, Tennessee

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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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Clarksville
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Dr. Christie Lou Schumacher, DNP, PMHNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
511 8th St, Clarksville, TN - 37040
931-920-7200    
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Dana Elizabeth Marcom

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4906 Albright Rd, Clarksville, TN - 37043
931-624-0972    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Clarksville, TN: Acute Care NP4 Adult Health NP9 Family NP87 Nurse Practitioner NP63 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP17 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP34 Women's Health NP3
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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