Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Olympia, Washington

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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 Olympia
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Janice Hartung, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
700 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA - 98506
360-923-7000    
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Stephanie Romine, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
209 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA - 98506
360-413-8250     360-413-8830

Other Nurse Practitioners in Olympia, WA: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP15 Community Health NP1 Family NP67 Neonatal NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP97 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP12 Primary Care NP7 Psych/Mental Health NP23 Women's Health NP7
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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