Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care
Description
Prepare Students to Care for Their Elderly Patients and Promote Healthy Aging
Gerontological nursing remains a critical specialty area for the profession of nursing, especially as the older adult population grows. The fifth edition of Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care takes a holistic approach and teaches students how to provide quality patient care for the older adult, preparing them to effectively care for this population. Students and faculty appreciate the practical approach as well as the author's logical organization of competency-based content both of which are a hallmark of this text.
Following the framework outlined by the AACN's recommended baccalaureate competencies and curricular guidelines for the care of older adults, the text guides students through the core foundations of gerontological nursing as a specialty. The Fifth Edition emphasizes these essential competencies coupled with the management of geriatric syndromes that impact this population including falls, sleep disorders, depression/anxiety, and elder abuse.
Features and Benefits
- • Aligns with the AACN's recommended baccalaureate competencies and curricular guidelines for the nursing care of older adults
- • Offers practical information on dementia for nurses and caregivers
- • Features expanded content on fall prevention
- • NEW content on COVID-19 and telehealth care
- • Healthy Aging Tips feature is found throughout the chapters
- • Contains updated research highlights
- • Includes Critical Thinking and Personal Reflection exercises
- • Author and contributor recorded Podcasts
Doody's Reviews
Quotes, Reviews or Testimonials
"This book is well written, easy on the eyes due to inclusion of color throughout the chapters (I'm a visual learner), and one that I personally will keep as a valued resource. As a healthcare professional who has dedicated the second half of her career to caring for seniors, my current role is serving as a clinical educator to skilled nursing facilities. My goal is to share my knowledge and expertise with homes to help develop the skills needed to care for their specific population. I will utilize this book as a resource when preparing educational programs. Due to the updates previously described, this edition is warranted."
-- Deborah Pool, BSN RN (University of Missouri)Doody's Review
"This is a book that I would use daily to reinforce areas of nursing related to the elderly population. This book and website would be an invaluable, practical tool for those in the nursing profession."
-- Crystal Plank, RN, BSN, RAC-CTA (University of Missouri) Doody's Review - previous edition
Audience
This book is intended for nursing students, but it can be utilized in multiple healthcare settings for nurse education and competency training. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has placed a heavy focus on staff competency in the long-term care setting over the past several years. The high level of information may seem overwhelming to nursing students depending on their academic status. Good reading skills and comprehension are a must! The author, by education and position, appears to be a credible authority. The addition of contributors and reviewers provides credence to the work.
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