Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, Texas

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Texas
  4. Decatur
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 Decatur
female nurse

Dr. Erin Price, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP, N

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1451 W Business 380, Decatur, TX - 76234
940-977-3319    
male nurse

Mr. Steven H Shelton, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2014 Ben Merritt Dr Ste A, Decatur, TX - 76234
940-249-9009     940-626-8684

Other Nurse Practitioners in Decatur, TX: Acute Care NP4 Family NP27 Nurse Practitioner NP16 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP7 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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