Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Odessa, Texas

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  4. Odessa
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 Odessa
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Elizabeth Funmilayo Igharoro

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2487 E 11th St, Odessa, TX - 79761
432-332-1386     432-614-6272
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Mason Crumrine, AGACNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
519 N Lincoln Ave, Odessa, TX - 79761
432-640-6446     432-640-6491

Other Nurse Practitioners in Odessa, TX: Acute Care NP9 Family NP90 Neonatal, Critical Care NP5 Neonatal NP4 Nurse Practitioner NP32 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP4 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP2 Women's Health NP5
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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