Essentials of Gerontological Nursing Contributor(s): Kazer, Meredith Wallace (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0826120520 ISBN-13: 9780826120526 Publisher: Springer Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $74.25 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: "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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Gerontology - Medical | Nursing - Medical & Surgical |
Dewey: 618.970 |
LCCN: 2007025523 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.3" W x 9" (1.03 lbs) 352 pages |
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Publisher Description: 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:
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