Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Lubbock, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Lubbock
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Victorina N Fischenich, GNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2002 Oxford Ave, Lubbock, TX - 79410
806-793-8869     806-793-0043
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Ms. Kendra Chimere Williams, AGACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX - 79410
806-725-0000    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lubbock, TX: Acute Care NP38 Adult Health NP5 Community Health NP2 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP367 Neonatal, Critical Care NP3 Neonatal NP5 Nurse Practitioner NP125 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP1 Pediatrics NP22 Perinatal NP1 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP16 Women's Health NP10
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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