Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa
female nurse

Shannon Walowski, MSN, APNP, AGPCNP-BC


Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
830 N 109th St Ste 1, Wauwatosa, WI - 53226
414-777-1811     414-777-1812
female nurse

Mrs. Virginia Arent Greco, APNP


Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology
830 N 109th St, Ste 1, Wauwatosa, WI - 53226
414-777-1811     414-777-1812

Other Nurse Practitioners in Wauwatosa, WI: Acute Care 2 Adult Health 8 Family 37 Neonatal, Critical Care 3 Neonatal 6 Nurse Practitioner 57 Occupational Health 1 Pediatrics, Critical Care 1 Pediatrics 4 Primary Care 4 Psych/Mental Health 9 Women's Health 2
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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