Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Pasadena, Texas

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Texas
  4. Pasadena
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 Pasadena
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Dalila Cordova, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
3915 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena, TX - 77504
713-265-6955     833-845-2869
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Elizabeth Guerra

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
5010 Crenshaw Rd Ste 130, Pasadena, TX - 77505
281-991-2200    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Pasadena, TX: Acute Care NP7 Adult Health NP3 Community Health NP1 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP77 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP40 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP1 Psych/Mental Health NP2 Women's Health NP1
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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