Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care 5e

Prepare Students to Care for Their Elderly Patients and Promote Healthy Aging

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.

Hear Dr. Kristen Mauk speak directly to instructors about the Fifth Edition's organization, features, pedagogy, and how it addresses the AACN's gerontological nursing competencies.

"The purpose of <Gerontological Nursing, Fifth Edition> is to teach nursing students the competencies and knowledge to provide a high level of care to older adults. The healthcare field is ever-changing and student education needs to stay current. The fifth edition includes updated resources and evidence-based clinical practice. The addition of new authors brings a fresh perspective to the work...This book is comprehensive, and I do not feel any items are missing...I will utilize this book as a resource when preparing educational programs."

~Deborah J. Pool, BSN RN (University of Missouri) for Doody's Review Service, Score: 96, 4 Stars!
Read the full review HERE.

In this helpful webinar, Dr. Kristen Mauk (author of Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care, 5th Ed.) provided tips for teaching dementia care to undergraduate nursing students. She offered examples of how best to teach this challenging subject, some of which are not included in her book but that can be enhanced with content from her text.