Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Richardson, 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 Richardson

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Bobbie Gean Smith, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2011 N Collins Blvd Ste 607, Richardson, TX - 75080
800-640-3451

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Mrs. Moira Colleen Thuney, AGPC-NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
331 Melrose Dr Ste 250, Richardson, TX - 75080
877-585-7400 877-585-7401

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Shannon Armstead, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2821 George Bush Hwy Ste 500, Richardson, TX - 75082
469-206-6957 469-206-6953

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Monique Laverne Woods, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1311 W President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, TX - 75080
469-251-4401

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Krystal Searles, AGNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
331 Melrose Dr Ste 220, Richardson, TX - 75080
972-791-8422

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Romulo Manuel Banaag Jr.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2011 N Collins Blvd Ste 607, Richardson, TX - 75080
800-640-3451

Other Nurse Practitioners in Richardson, TX: Acute Care NP11 Adult Health NP12 Critical Care Medicine NP2 Family NP73 Neonatal, Critical Care NP17 Neonatal NP10 Nurse Practitioner NP28 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP5 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP19 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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