Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Yakima, 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.

3 Gerontology Nurse Practitioners found in Yakima
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Alicia Marie Wright, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
808 N 39th Ave, Yakima, WA - 98902
509-574-3400    
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Amy D Scott, ARNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
402 S 4th Ave, Yakima, WA - 98902
509-575-4084    
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Terra Ann Mclain, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
602 N 39th Ave, Yakima, WA - 98902
877-522-1275     833-888-7145

Other Nurse Practitioners in Yakima, WA: Acute Care NP1 Adult Health NP6 Community Health NP1 Family NP61 Neonatal, Critical Care NP1 Nurse Practitioner NP103 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP1 Occupational Health NP1 Pediatrics NP10 Primary Care NP3 Psych/Mental Health NP24 School NP1 Women's Health NP2
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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