Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg
male nurse

Mr. Peter Woodard Martin, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
434-200-4100    
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Nancy H Downey, G.N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2215 Landover Place, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
434-947-3944     434-544-2337
female nurse

Molly E Vaughan

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1701 Thomson Dr, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
434-200-5925    
female nurse

Dr. Alexis Nichole Mckinney, CRNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1901 Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
540-597-2178    
female nurse

Nancy Overstreet, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
2215 Landover Pl, Lynchburg, VA - 24501
434-947-3944     434-544-2316

Other Nurse Practitioners in Lynchburg, VA: Acute Care NP13 Adult Health NP10 Family NP135 Neonatal, Critical Care NP4 Neonatal NP5 Nurse Practitioner NP67 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics NP9 Primary Care NP2 Psych/Mental Health NP18 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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