Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Norfolk, 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.

17 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Norfolk
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Ms. Sarah Kimberly Kosinski, GNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
110 Kingsley Ln, Suite 312, Norfolk, VA - 23505
757-354-2885    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Norfolk, VA: Acute Care NP33 Adult Health NP19 Critical Care Medicine NP1 Family NP191 Neonatal, Critical Care NP10 Neonatal NP25 Nurse Practitioner NP135 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP2 Pediatrics NP44 Primary Care NP10 Psych/Mental Health NP25 Women's Health NP6
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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