Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Alexandria, Virginia

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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.

5 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Alexandria
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Olivia Loy, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA - 22304
703-504-3000    
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Mariatu Kasim Turay

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
900 Virginia Ave, Alexandria, VA - 22302
703-684-9100    
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Melissa Hewitt, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
8109 Hinson Farm Rd Ste 504, Alexandria, VA - 22306
703-780-2800     703-780-0461
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Mrs. Kajsa Michelle Pyers, AG-ACNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA - 22304
913-626-8229    
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Mary Tessie Thullah Bangura, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
6004 Edsall Rd Apt 202, Alexandria, VA - 22304
202-730-6559    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Alexandria, VA: Acute Care NP18 Adult Health NP20 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP161 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP70 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP27 Primary Care NP4 Psych/Mental Health NP15 Women's Health NP8
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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