Clinical Gerontological Nursing

by Joyce Takano Stone

Author	: Joyce Takano Stone
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 744
Release	: 1999
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	:

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This AJN Book of the Year provides current treatment approaches to nursing care in a variety of health care settings the home, hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes. Research-based and fully revised, it discusses the problems and syndromes seen in the older population and covers topics in depth, providing a synthesis of difficult-to-find material. Discussions of assessment instruments, guidelines, protocols, and resources are provided to assist nurses in the management of these clinical problems. This edition also features 12 new chapters that focus on topics such as legal aspects, pain and discomfort, cardiovascular problems, sensory disorders, and intimacy and sexuality.

Gerontological Nursing

by Caroline Vafeas

Author	: Caroline Vafeas
Publisher	: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages	: 411
Release	: 2020-07-31
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0729588432

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This first edition Australian text aligns nursing care principles and practice to the unique requirements of older people. Written by leading academics and clinicians, Gerontological Nursing: A holistic approach to the care of older people covers the essential skills of gerontological care with a focus on chronic diseases, neurocognitive disorders, mental health, quality of life and healthy ageing, palliative care and bereavement, safety issues, and the role of the caregiver. As nurses play an ever more critical role in supporting the needs of an ageing population, this essential text will enable nursing students to navigate the complexities of older people's healthcare, promote healthy ageing, and help people to live well. - End of chapter practice scenarios with questions - Tips for best practice - Focus on contemporary models of care and clinical governance - Inclusion of most common chronic diseases affecting older adults including dementia, depression and delirium - Dedicated chapter on Safety and Security - Expert contributors from multiple Australian and New Zealand universities - Aligned to the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards as well as international standards and guidelines - An eBook included in all print purchases Additional resources on Evolve - eBook on VitalSource Instructor resources: - PowerPoints - MCQs Chapter worksheets

Essentials of Gerontological Nursing

by Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC

Author	: Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC
Publisher	: Springer Publishing Company
Total Pages	: 349
Release	: 2007-10-22
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 0826120539

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Essentials of Gerontological Nursing presents the best practices needed to care for older adults. Its brief, yet comprehensive, grasp of issues in elder care is a refreshing addition to the current literature, which is more commonly focused on theory than on clinical practice. Designed primarily for students in gerontological nursing courses in BSN and graduate programs, the book provides: Essential clinical information and "best practices" needed to care for older adults Current research and new patient approaches in gerontological nursing Overviews of rarely discussed issues, such as elder abuse, cultural considerations, and restraint alternatives Clinical specifications and practical applications Content designed to fit into a one-semester course Essentials of Gerontological Nursing is everything the nursing student needs to know when caring for older adults.

Genetics/genomics Nursing

by International Society of Nurses in Genetics

Author	: International Society of Nurses in Genetics
Publisher	: Nursesbooks.org
Total Pages	: 119
Release	: 2007
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1558102345

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Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care

by Kristen L. Mauk

Author	: Kristen L. Mauk
Publisher	: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages	: 889
Release	: 2010-10-25
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	: 1449656218

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Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, Second Edition is a comprehensive and student-accessible text that offers a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach to caring for the elderly. The framework for the text is built around the Core Competencies set forth by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. Building upon their knowledge in prior medical surgical courses, this text gives students the skills and theory needed to provide outstanding care for the growing elderly population. It is the first of its kind to have more than 40 contributing authors from many different disciplines. Some of the key features include chapter outlines, learning objectives, discussion questions, personal reflection boxes, and case studies.

Gerontological Nursing

by Charlotte Eliopoulos

Author	: Charlotte Eliopoulos
Publisher	: LWW
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 2018
Genre	: Geriatric nursing
ISBN	: 9780060000387

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"Focusing on the content that students need to know for effective practice, this text offers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease presentation and management in older adults. Updated to help students meet the challenges of this increasingly diverse population, the ninth edition retains its acclaimed holistic approach through insightful coverage of the psychological, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care."--Page 4 de la couverture.

Scope and standards of gerontological clinical nursing practice

by American Nurses Association

Author	: American Nurses Association
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 1995
Genre	: Geriatric nursing
ISBN	:

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Gerontological Nursing Certification Review Guide for the Generalist, Clinical Specialist, Nurse Practitioner

by Catharine A. Kopac

Author	: Catharine A. Kopac
Publisher	: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages	: 0
Release	: 1996
Genre	: Geriatric nursing
ISBN	: 9781878028150

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Developed especially for practicing nurses preparing for the certification examination offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), this Gerontological Review provides a succinct, yet comprehensive review of the core material. This book has been organized to give the reviewer test taking strategies and techniques and sample test questions, which are intended to serve as an introduction to the testing arena. In additon, a biblioraphy is included for those who need a more in depth discussion of the subject matter in each chapter.

NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing

by Ann Schmidt Luggen

Author	: Ann Schmidt Luggen
Publisher	:
Total Pages	: 372
Release	: 2001
Genre	: Medical
ISBN	:

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Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing helps nurses prepare for the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC) examination for the gerontologic nurse. Content is based on the format of the certification exam, and this new, revised edition closely matches the new test plan. Each topic includes learning objectives, outline discussion, study questions, answers with rationales and references. A new sample exam is located in the back of the book.