Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Spokane Valley, Washington

  2. Gerontology Nurse Practitioners
  3. Washington
  4. Spokane Valley
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 Spokane Valley
male nurse

Byron Hunter Tatsch, NP-C

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1414 N Vercler Rd Ste 5, Spokane Valley, WA - 99216
509-381-4500     509-381-4501
female nurse

Nelbie Anne Mandac Duran, APRN-CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1204 N Vercler Rd, Spokane Valley, WA - 99216
509-228-1000     509-252-9300

Other Nurse Practitioners in Spokane Valley, WA: Acute Care NP3 Adult Health NP1 Community Health NP2 Family NP49 Nurse Practitioner NP59 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP2 Pediatrics NP7 Primary Care NP6 Psych/Mental Health NP8 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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