{"product_id":"fast-facts-for-the-gerontology-nurse-a-nursing-care-guide-in-a-nutshell-9780826198273","title":"Fast Facts for the Gerontology Nurse: A Nursing Care Guide in a Nutshell","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents all aspects of current evidence-based practice in gerontology in user-friendly style \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses a holistic approach that considers all facets of the individual \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides key information that demonstrates the impact of aging on assessing, planning, and implementing care \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures Clinical Snapshots and Fast Facts in a Nutshell for speedy information retrieval \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes information on gerontology care that is needed daily \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Charlotte Eliopoulos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springer Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 376\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780826198273\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEliopoulos, Charlotte:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlotte Eliopoulos, PhD, MPH, RN, \u003c\/b\u003e is executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Nursing (AALTCN) and works in private practice. She serves as a consultant on education and speaks on the topics of long-term care, geriatric nursing, integrative and holistic care of chronic conditions, culture change, staff development in long-term care, writing for publication, and self-care for nursing staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Eliopolous has authored 20 books on the topics of gerontology, long-term care, administration, culture change, holistic nursing, and complementary and alternative therapies, among others. She has been awarded six AJN Book of the Year awards for her publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious positions Dr. Eliopoulos has held include executive director, The Wellspring Program for Culture Change; interim executive director, National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA\/LTC); president, American Holistic Nurses Association; director of education, Health Education Network; director of nursing and vice president for clinical services, Levindale Geriatric Center and Hospital, Baltimore, MD; associate faculty, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, Baltimore, MD; clinical specialist in gerontological nursing, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; and consultant, Geriatric Care Services, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Springer Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":40201477357683,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_fcc48a47-8174-4351-867c-01a54d9b5057.jpg?v=1656166163","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/fast-facts-for-the-gerontology-nurse-a-nursing-care-guide-in-a-nutshell-9780826198273","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}