Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Edinburg, Texas

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.

6 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Edinburg

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Mr. Adolfo Arteaga, APRN-CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX - 78539
956-362-8677 956-362-7253

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Beena Paul

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX - 78539
956-362-8677 956-362-7253

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Danielle Gracia, APRN-CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX - 78539
956-362-8677

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Dulce Rosario Benavides, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX - 78539
956-388-6000

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Mr. Cruz Garza Iii, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5501 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX - 78539
956-362-8677 956-362-7253

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Elizabeth Marin, APRN-CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5520 Leonardo Da Vinci Ste 100, Edinburg, TX - 78539
956-362-3636 956-362-2699

Other Nurse Practitioners in Edinburg, TX: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP1 Community Health NP1 Family NP123 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Neonatal NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP42 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP13 Women's Health NP4

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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