Geriatric Nursing: A Specialty in Need By Barry Bottino | Sep 19, 2022 The need for care for older adults continues to grow as the U.S. population ages. Geriatric nurses and nurse practitioners (NPs) can make an impact.
Child Wants Mom Moved Out of Assisted Living Facility Due to COVID-19 By Nancy Brent, MS, JD, RN | Jan 06, 2022 A resident's daughters want her transferred from an assisted living facility and cite COVD-19 concerns as one reason. But the guardian disagrees.
Gerontology Nurses Mold Care for Senior Population By Janice Petrella Lynch MSN, RN | Aug 20, 2018 APNs who specialize in gerontology are at the forefront of older adult care, steering best practices, performing comprehensive geriatric assessment and managing medication and geriatric syndrome issues.
Nurse-Inspired Think Tank Aims to Improve Geriatric Care By Lisette Hilton | Aug 15, 2018 National meeting spawns actionable recommendations for transform care delivery for the more than 40% of older Americans living with four or more chronic illnesses. Nurses should stay aware of how the new geriatric care recommendations might impact the profession.
Blog Post Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Fuels Job Satisfaction By Robert Hess Jr., PhD, RN, FAAN | Nov 14, 2023 Evidence-based practice in nursing gives patients the most optimal care. Discover how using this approach can transform your career.
Blog Post Use It or Lose It: My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Was a Wakeup Call By Laura Langham-Sotoodeh BSN, RN | Nov 28, 2023 When I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I resolved to help others as I worked to help myself. So I became a nurse.
Podcast Episode Episode 10: Leveraging Social Media in Healthcare Dec 18, 2023 Cara is joined by Melanie Perry, the founder of The Circulating Life and the First Case Podcast, for a conversation about leveraging social media in the healthcare sector.
Blog Post Nursing Work Environments: A Brief Guide By Carlie Konuch | Nov 30, 2023 With the growing demand for nurses, there are many different nursing work environments to choose from. Regardless of the setting, prioritize a healthy work environment for you and your patients.
Blog Post RN Sues After Her Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied By Nancy Brent, MS, JD, RN | Dec 22, 2023 A nurse suffers a workplace injury just a few days after she starts a new job. Her workers' compensation claim is initially denied, but she doesn't give up.
Podcast Episode Episode 11: Home Care Nursing With Call Light Dec 22, 2023 Cara is joined by Courtney Hogenson, RN, CMC, ALNC, to explore the critical aspects of delivering affordable, secure, and impactful care to patients.