Gerontological nurse practitioner vs family nurse practitioner

Differences between gerontological nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner duties and responsibilities

Gerontological nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage care of patients on an inpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit under the supervision of a physician preceptor.
• Evaluate and treat adult patients with urgent episodic medical issues in a fast-pace environment under nurse practitioner supervision.
• Complete documents for state fund Medicaid programs, admission into community nursing and group home facilities and other community resources available.
• Perform focused assessments base on primary site of cancer and other systems affect by chemotherapy.

Family nurse practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes hypothyroidism and hypertension by following evidence base and clinical guidelines for these conditions.
• Manage acute illness and chronic health conditions including diabetes, hypertension, obesity and depression through a patient-centered, evidenced-base approach.
• Manage appropriate changes to individualize care plan to ensure cost and time efficacy in an outpatient physical medicine and rehabilitation office.
• Refer patients to specialists to provide additional care to patients whose diseases and conditions are outside the scope of FNP practice.
• Full prescriptive rights with DEA certification.
• Educate patients on side effects, complications and further planning with chemotherapy.
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