Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Harlingen, 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.

4 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Harlingen
female nurse

Sylvia M Rivera, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
629 Kamali Dr, Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-425-7800     956-425-7801
male nurse

Carlos Alonso Lira, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
629 Kaimali Dr, Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-425-7800     956-425-7801
female nurse

Raquel Ambriz-sanchez, FNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5505 S Expressway 77, Suite 203, Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-440-2800     956-440-2817
male nurse

Eric Contreras, AGNP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
629 Kamali Dr, Harlingen, TX - 78550
956-425-7800     956-425-7801

Other Nurse Practitioners in Harlingen, TX: Acute Care NP9 Adult Health NP2 Family NP96 Neonatal, Critical Care NP4 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP31 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP1 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP13 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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