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Geriatric Nurse |
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What is a Geriatric Nurse? |
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Geriatric Nurse / Gerontology Nurse |
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Job Description |
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Geriatric Nursing is the specialty that concerns itself with the
provision of nursing care to geriatric or aged population. They can work in
nursing homes, hospitals or the home of the elderly.
Geriatric Nurses provide many types of
services, such as:
• Administer medication to patients.
• Assist in medical procedures performed on patients.
• Must be mentally and emotionally prepared to deal with death and other
emotionally stressful situations.
• Caring for elder patients with acute and chronic conditions.
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Educate and support patients and their families.
• Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Job Qualifications |
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To practice geriatric nursing, you must first graduate from a an
accredited School of Nursing. Geriatric Nurses can practice with either an ASN
degree or BSN degree. Geri Nurses have additional education over and beyond that
of a general nurse, as caring for the elderly involves specific training.
There are three levels of geriatric nurse: gerontological nurse specialist, clinical nurse specialist and gerontological
nurse practitioner. Depending on the state of practice, varying types of
educational requirements will be mandated, but all three require you to be an RN
(Registered Nurse). But what makes a good Geriatric Nurse, is a
genuine desire to help the elderly. A sincere desire to work with the
aged. |
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Certifications |
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RN-BC (Registered Nurse-Board
Certified) |
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The certification exam in offered by the
ANNC: a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).
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This exam is a computer-based test. This means you can apply all year and test
during a 90-day window at a time and location convenient to you. Applications
for this certification will be accepted at any time. To read more visit the
ANNC. |
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Associations |
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National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA): The National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
was founded in 1984, and is dedicated to the clinical care of older adults
across diverse care settings. |
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Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
GAPNA is the organization of choice for advanced practice nurses who want to pursue continuing education in gerontological
care and who seek peer support from experienced clinicians. |
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The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing:
Since its inception in 1996, the mission of the Hartford Institute has been to
shape the quality of nursing care to older adults by assuring geriatric
competency of America’s nurses. |
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GeronurseOnline.org: GeronurseOnline.org
is the official geriatric nursing Web site of the American Nurses Association
(ANA). It was developed through the Nurse Competence in Aging initiative, to
provide information regarding nursing care of older adults. |
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Job Search |
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Geriatric Nurse Jobs/Employment:
Listing of Geriatric Nurse jobs
available in all 50
states. Excellent job resource. |
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Publications |
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Geriatric Nursing Publication:
Geriatric Nursing is the best source for clinical information and management
advice relating to the care of older adults. |
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Online Degree Programs |
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If you would like to advance your nursing career, accredited
online degree programs available.
RN to PhD,
RN to MSN,
RN to BSN or
LPN to ASN or BSN degree.
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Nursing Degrees
Online: List of Top Rate Accredited Schools that provide Nursing &
Healthcare Degrees & certificates. |
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| Nursing Resources |
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Nursing CEUs or Continuing Ed Courses |
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Nursing
College Admission Essays |
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Professional Resumes for Nurses |
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Nursing
Scrubs & Uniforms |
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Nursing
Books & Nursing Journals |
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Nursing
Poetry / Nursing Poems |
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Nursing
Watches / Nursing Gift Watches |
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National Dates |
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October 2-8, 2014:
National Gerontological Nursing Week
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May 6-12 National Nurses Week |
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Geriatric Nurse Gifts |
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Geriatric
Nurse Gifts: Greeting cards and gifts designed to pay tribute to the hard
work of Geriatric Nurses and commend them for a job well done. Buy all occasion
gifts for Geriatric Nurses: mugs, tee shirts, tote bags, teddy bears, stickers. |
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Nurse Poetry |
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Nursing Poems:
List of Nursing Poetry |
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