Gerontologic Nursing E Book

Author : Annette Giesler Lueckenotte
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 888 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerontologic Nursing written by Annette Giesler Lueckenotte and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: GERONTOLOGIC NURSING provides comprehensive coverage of health promotion, gerontologic concepts and issues, and medical-surgical problems associated with the older adult. Divided into seven parts, each chapter follows a consistent organization including learning objectives, emergency boxes, client and family teaching boxes, research boxes, key points, special insights, and new health promotion and nutrition boxes. The second edition also includes a new chapter on health promotion, expanded chapters on nutrition and functional assessment, and a dedicated MERLIN which provides the student and instructor with additional up-to-date tools and resources to enhance and expand their content knowledge. (Includes a FREE MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Lueckenotte/)

Author : Caroline Vafeas
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0729588432
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerontological Nursing written by Caroline Vafeas and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : Sue Meiner
Publisher : Mosby
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 822 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerontologic Nursing written by Sue Meiner and published by Mosby. This book was released on 2006 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Author : Charlotte Eliopoulos
Publisher : LWW
ISBN 13 : 9780060000387
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerontological Nursing written by Charlotte Eliopoulos and published by LWW. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Author : Sue E. Meiner
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323498094
Total Pages : 672 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerontologic Nursing - E-Book written by Sue E. Meiner and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 6th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. This disorder-focused gerontologic nursing text features an enhanced focus on nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. It emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and includes the latest guidelines for mammograms, colonoscopies, pneumonia, and shingles vaccinations. With the addition of new nursing theories, this edition offers a valuable framework for gerontologic care. Overview of age-related changes in structure and function included in all body system chapters. The most current standards and guidelines keep you in the know. Psychologic and sociocultural issues and aspects of older adult care integrated throughout the text. Critical thinking questions included at end of chapters. UNIQUE! Patient/Family Teaching boxes emphasize key aspects of practice and teaching for self-care. Health Promotion/Illness Prevention boxes provide tips to promote leading a healthy life. UNIQUE! Nutritional Consideration boxes demonstrate special nutritional needs and concerns facing the aging population. Evidence-Based Practice boxes pull the critical evidence-based information contained in the text into boxes for easy access and identification. Cultural Awareness boxes highlight differences in how key concepts are understood or practiced in various cultures. Home Care boxes highlight tips to promote practical, effective home care for the older adult. Key Points at end of chapters summarize the important concepts discussed in the chapter. EXPANDED! Increased focus on nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. NEW! New nursing theories in chapter 2 provide a framework for gerontologic care. UPDATED! Up-to-date guidelines for mammograms, colonoscopies, pneumonia, and shingles vaccinations. UPDATED! Fall prevention updates help you better protect your patients. UPDATED! Updates on the challenges of caring for older adults with cognitive disorders ensure you are prepared. UPDATED! Updated chapters throughout reflect the current evidence to guide practice.

Author : Kristen L. Mauk
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1449656218
Total Pages : 889 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care written by Kristen L. Mauk and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 889 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Meredith Wallace, PhD, ARPN-BC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780826120533
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Gerontological Nursing written by Meredith Wallace, PhD, ARPN-BC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-10-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : International Society of Nurses in Genetics
Publisher : Nursesbooks.org
ISBN 13 : 1558102345
Total Pages : 119 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genetics/genomics Nursing written by International Society of Nurses in Genetics and published by Nursesbooks.org. This book was released on 2007 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Meredith Wallace Kazer
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780813823782
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse written by Meredith Wallace Kazer and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the fastest growing population sector worldwide, older adults are seen in almost every care setting in which clinicians practice. Developed as a resource for advanced practice nurses in any setting, Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse presents readers with a range of both typical and atypical cases from real clinical scenarios. The book is organized into six units covering cases related to ageism, common health challenges, health promotion, environments of care, cognitive and psychological issues, and issues relating to aging and independence. Each case follows a similar format including the patient's presentation, critical thinking questions, and a thorough discussion of the case resolution through which students and clinicians can enhance their clinical reasoning skills. Designed to promote geriatric clinical education through self-assessment or classroom use, Case Studies in Gerontological Nursing for the Advanced Practice Nurse is a key resource for all those dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Author : Ann Schmidt Luggen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing written by Ann Schmidt Luggen and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.