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Gerontology Correct Answer-The study of aging or the aging process; multidisciplinary in nature. Geriatrics Correct Answer-- Medical care of the aged - "geras"- old age - "iatros"- means healer Ge... rontological Nursing Correct Answer-the branch of nursing "concerned w/ assessment of the health needs of older adults, planning and implementing health care to meet these needs, and evaluating the effectiveness of such care." Gerontological Nurses Correct Answer-strive to identify and use the strengths of older adults and assist them to use those strengths to maximize independence Evolution of Gerontological Nursing Correct Answer--The earliest article about care of the aged was published in AJN in 1906 -1961-ANA recommended the formation of a specialty group for geriatric nurses -1970- The 1st Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing was completed by the ANA division of Geriatric Practice -1973- 1st nurses certified as gerontologic nurses through the ANA Leader in Gerontological Nursing Correct Answer-- Florence Nightingale, Irene Burnside, Mary Opal Wolanin, Priscilla Ebersole, May L. Wykle, Agnes Jones, Lavinia Dock - Focus: - Patience, tolerance and understanding - Skilled nursing care - Research in geriatric nursing - Preparation in nursing ANA Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice Correct Answer--Practice Standards -Professional Performance Professional Accountability Correct Answer-- Accountability and documentation - State & Federal Regulations (surprise visits, strict) - Ohio Regulatory Boards - The Joint Commission (Joint Commission on Accreditation of healthcare organizations- standards for various settings, elective, some insurance companies require unique in that they are the only standards developed by and for gerontological nurses. Basically just cover the nursing process.) Accountability Correct Answer-Accountability means that you as a nurse are responsible for what it is that you do and that you correctly document your actions and the patients' responses. As long as you are giving care according to the standards of care you will be fine. Gerontological Research Evidence Based Practice Correct Answer-1.) What is it? The practice of healthcare in which the practitioner systematically finds, appraises, and uses the most current & valid research findings as the basis for clinical decisions. 2.) What is your role? Use it, document, research and implement new ideas, attend conference Certification in Gerontology Correct Answer-- Generalist (RN, have to have 2 years of experience) - Advanced (Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist) -Why? to learn more evidence based practice, publish, magnet status. Gerontological Organizations Correct Answer--National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA): www.ngna.org -National Institute on Aging: www.nia.nih.gov -American Society on Aging (ASA: www.asaging.org [Show More]

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