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Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Taxonomy Code 363LG0600X
As of today, the following are the total number of Gerontology Nurse Practitioners nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Gerontology Nurse Practitioners who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Gerontology Nurse Practitioners across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Gerontology Nurse Practitioners do?
Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (GNPs), also known as Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioners (AGNPs), are advanced practice registered nurses specializing in the healthcare of adults and older adults, with a focus on primary or acute care.
Their role involves managing chronic conditions, promoting preventative care, and offering ongoing health maintenance, with duties ranging from patient examinations and treatment planning to coordination with other healthcare professionals.
Due to an aging population, demand for AGNPs is high, offering abundant job opportunities and long-term career stability across settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and private practices.
What they do
Focus on Aging: AGNPs specialize in understanding how aging impacts the body and mind, providing tailored care for this demographic.
Specialty Areas: There are two primary tracks:
Primary Care focuses on managing chronic conditions, promoting wellness, and building long-term relationships with patients across age groups from adolescence to the end of life.
Acute Care: Centers on more complex health issues and higher patient turnover, caring for older adults in critical or specialized care settings.
Responsibilities: Duties include:
- Conducting physical examinations.
- Diagnosing and treating illnesses.
- Managing chronic conditions and developing care plans.
- Promoting preventive care and health maintenance.
- Communicating effectively with patients and families.
- Collaborating with other healthcare team members.
Education: AGNPs must complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing, gain clinical experience, and then obtain a master’s or doctoral degree in adult-gerontology nursing.
Certification: National certification from organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is required for professional certification.
Skills: Key skills for success in this field include strong communication, empathy, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Career Outlook and Demand
High Demand: The aging American population is growing rapidly, leading to a significant increase in the need for specialized geriatric care.
Job Growth: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong growth for nurse practitioners, with adult gerontology being a key area of demand.
Stability: The field offers excellent long-term career stability and abundant job opportunities.