Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Desoto, Texas

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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 Desoto
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Jennyfer Patricia Garcia Alva, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1641 Carriage Creek Dr, Desoto, TX - 75115
830-370-4498    
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Zaveria Njoki Wachira, APRN/NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2727 Bolton Boone Dr, Ste 103, Desoto, TX - 75115
972-708-8800    
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Mrs. Jacqueline Denise Nickson-young, GNP-BC, APMHNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
512 N Hampton Rd # 303, Desoto, TX - 75115
469-734-4990     972-255-3958

Other Nurse Practitioners in Desoto, TX: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP4 Family NP36 Nurse Practitioner NP10 Pediatrics NP3 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP14
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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