| Ngna Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Contributor(s): Luggen, Ann Schmidt (Editor), Travis, Shirley S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0761913009 ISBN-13: 9780761913009 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc OUR PRICE: $183.15 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1998 Annotation: Written and compiled by gerontological nursing leaders, NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses provides a broad overview of advanced elder care nursing. In easy-to-read form, the book presents not only thorough coverage of practice and illness management but also a wide range of professional information: + Theoretical foundations, including aging and developmental theories as well as nursing and health promotion models + Role development issues such as educational preparation, credentialing, standards of practice, and role functions + Patient education, educational program development, and staff development + Gerontological advanced practice nursing in collaboration, consulting, and research + Leadership and health service delivery issues + Health policy and legal and ethical topics + Professional issues As a basis for curriculum development or departmental standards of practice, an organizing framework for preparing for gerontological nursing certification, or simply as a shelf reference, NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses is a must-have for advanced clinicians and students in gerontological nursing. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Gerontology |
| Dewey: 610.736 |
| LCCN: 98009043 |
| Physical Information: 1.76" H x 7.34" W x 10.28" (3.35 lbs) 736 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Written and compiled by gerontologic nursing leaders, the NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses provides a broad overview of advanced elder care nursing. In easy-to-scan outline form, the book presents not only a thorough coverage of practice and illness management but also a wide range of professional information. |