Essentials of Gerontological Nursing
Essentials of Gerontological Nursing

Author: Meredith Wallace Kazer, PhD, APRN, A/GNP-BC

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2007-10-22

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 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.

Gerontological Nursing
Gerontological Nursing

Author: Caroline Vafeas

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 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

Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care
Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care

Author: Kristen L. Mauk

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2010-10-25

Total Pages: 889

ISBN-13: 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
Gerontological Nursing

Author: Mickey Stanley

Publisher: F. A. Davis Company

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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The new edition of this text has been streamlined to fit more easily into crowded nursing curricula, while maintaining the breadth of coverage that made the 1st edition such a popular book. Leading experts in the field contributed to the book.

Gerontological Nursing
Gerontological Nursing

Author: Charlotte Eliopoulos

Publisher: LWW

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 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.

NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing
NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing

Author: Ann Schmidt Luggen

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13:

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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.

Clinical Gerontological Nursing
Clinical Gerontological Nursing

Author: Joyce Takano Stone

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 744

ISBN-13:

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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
Gerontological Nursing

Author: Patricia A. Tabloski

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132956314

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GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING, 3/e is a comprehensive, research-based, and up-to-date guide to nursing care for older adults in all settings. It brings together essential information about normal and pathological changes associated with aging; healthy aging; common diseases of aging; and key psychosocial, cultural, and public health issues. Reflecting today's emphasis on evidence-based practice and appropriate delivery of scarce healthcare resources, this text presents new best practices and QSEN standards throughout, promoting more effective assessment, diagnosis, planning, and outcome evaluation. The text's multidisciplinary approaches help nurses "add life to years," not just extend life. Its coverage of acute and chronic diseases includes nursing implications, atypical presentation, functional implications, pharmacology, evaluation, etiology, risk factors, and complications; the text also includes a full chapter on multisystem diseases. This book supports safe, effective, and appropriate practice in the home, hospitals, long-term care, and hospice settings.

Gerontologic Nursing
Gerontologic Nursing

Author: Sue Meiner

Publisher: Mosby

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 822

ISBN-13:

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"Gerontologic Nursing" is best known for its comprehensive coverage of health promotion and basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues, as well as the most common medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. The book follows a body systems organization similar to a medical-surgical nursing text.