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Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse

What Nursing Home and Assisted Living Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell

By: Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN

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Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse

What Nursing Home and Assisted Living Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell

By: Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN

Today, more than 10 million people in the United States require some form of long-term care, a number that is rapidly increasing and will continue to do so for years to come. This concise and user-friendly resource contains the fundamental information long-term care nurses need to provide all aspects of safe and effective care to their patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Written by a renowned and highly respected nurse leader in long-term care and gerontology, it presents key facts and core competencies related to the clinical and managerial responsibilities of nurses in these settings. Details on the specific skills required for this challenging specialty, as well as must-know information on regulatory standards, site visits, management and leadership, and dementia care, are presented in a concise format for quick access to information. The book embodies a holistic approach to nursing that recognizes the importance of quality of life in addition to quality of care. It provides an overview of the unique features of long-term care, addressing the operational differences between these settings and those of acute settings, the distinct responsibilities of long-term care nurses, special needs of the residents, and major clinical challenges. The text offers guidance on the use of evidence-based knowledge within the constraints of long-term care settings. Topics such as legal risks, documentation essentials, and the importance of self-care are covered, along with management and leadership issues relevant to the supervision of unlicensed personnel. The Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature assists readers in reinforcing and applying content, and a comprehensive resource list supplements the text. The book will also serve as a useful study tool for long-term nursing care certification. Key Features: Embodies the essential competencies for long-term care nursing practice Presents information in a concise easy-to-access format with bulleted facts and the Fast Facts in a Nutshell feature Addresses management and leadership issues germane to the long-term care setting Includes must-know information on regulatory standards, site visits, legal risks, documentation essentials, and more Guides nurses in using evidence-based knowledge in long-term care settings

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0826121993

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Fast Facts for the Gerontology Nurse

A Nursing Care Guide in a Nutshell

By: Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN

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A Nursing Care Guide in a Nutshell

By: Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN

This convenient and easy-to-use pocket-sized reference provides gerontology nurses with the foundational knowledge they need to provide all aspects of safe, effective care to older patients. It contains crucial evidence-based information that enables nurses to differentiate between normal and abnormal findings, understand the presentation and management of common diseases of the gerontological population, and integrate age-specific considerations into care planning and implementation with older adults. Pervading the resource is a holistic approach in which all facets of the individual: physical and mental health, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, self-care, family relationships, and unique risks for this population, are considered. Designed for daily use, the guide is consistently organized in bullet-point Fast Facts style for easy access to information. Also included are such helpful features as "Clinical Snapshots" and "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" to reinforce content and aid in speedy information retrieval. A resources section guides nurses to additional information on each topic. Key Features: Presents all aspects of current evidence-based practice in gerontology in user-friendly style Uses a holistic approach that considers all facets of the individual Provides key information that demonstrates the impact of aging on assessing, planning, and implementing care Features "Clinical Snapshots" and "Fast Facts in a Nutshell" for speedy information retrieval Includes information on gerontology care that is needed daily

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A Nursing Care Guide in a Nutshell

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Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse

What Nursing Home and Assisted Living Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell

By: Charlotte Eliopoulos, MPH, PhD, RN

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What Nursing Home and Assisted Living Nurses Need to Know in a Nutshell

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Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse

Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse

Fast Facts for the Gerontology Nurse

Fast Facts for the Gerontology Nurse

Fast Facts for the Gerontology Nurse

Fast Facts for the Gerontology Nurse

Fast Facts for the Long-Term Care Nurse

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