Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

**Semantic type:** Biomedical Occupation or Discipline

**Definition:** A registered nurse with specialization and higher level of training in treating the elderly population. This includes the management of acute and chronic illness, as well as addressing the psychosocial issues that can be present with aging. Gerontological Nurse Practitioners are employed in clinics, doctor's offices, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

**Synonyms:** - GNP