Tony Ononye, DNP, MSN, MSc

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Gerontology Nurse Practitioners in Houston, TX

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Nurse Practitioner

A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Nurse Practitioners in Houston, TX

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Gerontologist

Dr. Tony Ononye is a Gerontologist in Houston, TX with special training and skill in observing, assessing, then recommending treatments and policies that meet the needs of the elderly. As a Gerontologist, Tony Ononye, DNP, MSN, MSc, APRN, AGNP-BC performs studies on the changes that occur in patients between middle to old age and on the societal, humanity, and economic changes induced by an aging population, and puts this knowledge to use in public programs. Gerontology is the study of the psychological, cognitive, biological, cultural, and social aspects of aging to influence public policy and help patients prepare their futures. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Gerontologists include the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical challenges of aging. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Gerontologists include conducting studies; writing reports; and presenting information to various community, professional, and political organizations.

Gerontologists in Houston, TX

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