Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Marshfield, Wisconsin

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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 Marshfield
female nurse

Sarah Steinhoff, DNP


Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI - 54449
715-387-1713    
female nurse

Mrs. Christine Marie Dietrich, APRN, GNP-BC


Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
303 W Upham St Ste 200, Marshfield, WI - 54449
715-204-8555     715-384-8046

Other Nurse Practitioners in Marshfield, WI: Adult Health 4 Family 35 Neonatal, Critical Care 1 Nurse Practitioner 68 Psych/Mental Health 2 Women's Health 1
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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