NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses
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Overview
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.
The book contains no figures.
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-scan 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.
Synopsis
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.
Marquis D. Foreman
This book is said to ""encompass all of the knowledge that currently is ascribed to advanced practice gerontological nurses."" (Geriatric Nurse Practitioners and Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialists) It was written under the auspices of the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) for the purpose of assisting individuals in preparing for the geriatric certification examination, for renewal of certification, or as a resource for general geriatric nursing practice. Nurses preparing for the ANCC Certification Examination for the gerontological nurse practitioner or clinical specialist in gerontological nursing are the targeted audience. Additionally, the editors indicate that they view it as a general practice resource. This book is organized into 12 sections and 122 chapters. Each chapter is structured similarly: learning objectives; outlined content; study questions with answers; references; and suggested readings. The content ranges from theory to pragmatic clinical management guidelines. This gerontological nursing reference could have been an excellent resource for advanced practice nurses, faculty and students in advanced practice programs, and health care administrators; however, in attempting to encompass all of the knowledge that currently is ascribed to advanced practice gerontological nurses, it is superficial. For example, although one chapter is entitled ""Dementia: Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, Confusion, and Wandering,"" it focuses exclusively on dementia and contains no content on cognitive impairment, delirium, or confusion. Although a variety of mental status instruments are identified, no means of accessing those tools is provided. Anexcellent but brief listing of a variety of approaches for behavioral problems associated with dementia is ineffective, because they are so inadequately described that there is insufficient detail for implementing these strategies, and no means for accessing additional information is provided.
Editorials
Marquis D. Foreman
This book is said to ""encompass all of the knowledge that currently is ascribed to advanced practice gerontological nurses."" (Geriatric Nurse Practitioners and Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialists) It was written under the auspices of the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) for the purpose of assisting individuals in preparing for the geriatric certification examination, for renewal of certification, or as a resource for general geriatric nursing practice. Nurses preparing for the ANCC Certification Examination for the gerontological nurse practitioner or clinical specialist in gerontological nursing are the targeted audience. Additionally, the editors indicate that they view it as a general practice resource. This book is organized into 12 sections and 122 chapters. Each chapter is structured similarly: learning objectives; outlined content; study questions with answers; references; and suggested readings. The content ranges from theory to pragmatic clinical management guidelines. This gerontological nursing reference could have been an excellent resource for advanced practice nurses, faculty and students in advanced practice programs, and health care administrators; however, in attempting to encompass all of the knowledge that currently is ascribed to advanced practice gerontological nurses, it is superficial. For example, although one chapter is entitled ""Dementia: Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, Confusion, and Wandering,"" it focuses exclusively on dementia and contains no content on cognitive impairment, delirium, or confusion. Although a variety of mental status instruments are identified, no means of accessing those tools is provided. Anexcellent but brief listing of a variety of approaches for behavioral problems associated with dementia is ineffective, because they are so inadequately described that there is insufficient detail for implementing these strategies, and no means for accessing additional information is provided.Booknews
A multi-use text designed for individuals preparing for certification, for renewal, or for general gerontological practice. The 122 contributions cover the theoretical foundations of nursing and gerontology; professional issues in advanced practice nurses; consultation, administrative, legal and ethical, and health policy issues; and illness management. The illness management section covers some 30 specific conditions, from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and strokes to metabolic disorders and depression. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.From The Critics
Reviewer: Marquis D. Foreman, PhD, RN, FAAN(University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing)Description: This book is said to "encompass all of the knowledge that currently is ascribed to advanced practice gerontological nurses." (Geriatric Nurse Practitioners and Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialists)
Purpose: It was written under the auspices of the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) for the purpose of assisting individuals in preparing for the geriatric certification examination, for renewal of certification, or as a resource for general geriatric nursing practice.
Audience: Nurses preparing for the ANCC Certification Examination for the gerontological nurse practitioner or clinical specialist in gerontological nursing are the targeted audience. Additionally, the editors indicate that they view it as a general practice resource.
Features: This book is organized into 12 sections and 122 chapters. Each chapter is structured similarly: learning objectives; outlined content; study questions with answers; references; and suggested readings. The content ranges from theory to pragmatic clinical management guidelines.
Assessment: This gerontological nursing reference could have been an excellent resource for advanced practice nurses, faculty and students in advanced practice programs, and health care administrators; however, in attempting to encompass all of the knowledge that currently is ascribed to advanced practice gerontological nurses, it is superficial. For example, although one chapter is entitled "Dementia: Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, Confusion, and Wandering," it focuses exclusively on dementia and contains no content on cognitive impairment, delirium, or confusion. Although a variety of mental status instruments are identified, no means of accessing those tools is provided. An excellent but brief listing of a variety of approaches for behavioral problems associated with dementia is ineffective, because they are so inadequately described that there is insufficient detail for implementing these strategies, and no means for accessing additional information is provided.
2 Stars from Doody