Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care 5th Edition

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. Key Features: • Practical information on dementia for  nurses and caregivers • Expanded content on fall prevention • New  content on COVID-19 and telehealth care • "Healthy Aging Tips" found  throughout the text • Updated research highlights • Critical thinking  and personal reflection exercises