Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Virginia Beach, 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.

2 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Virginia Beach
female nurse

Lori Ann Bannon, N.P.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1020 First Colonial Rd Ste A, Virginia Beach, VA - 23454
757-395-1850    
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Carrie Marie Thomas, AGPCNP-BC

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1200 Atlantic Shores Dr, Virginia Beach, VA - 23454
757-354-2885     757-917-5141

Other Nurse Practitioners in Virginia Beach, VA: Acute Care NP14 Adult Health NP12 Family NP208 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP129 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP8 Primary Care NP9 Psych/Mental Health NP48 Women's Health NP21
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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