Ngna Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing

GERONTOLOGIC NURSING PROFESSIONAL ISSUES * ANA Standards and Scope of Gerontologic Nursing * History of Gerontologic Nursing * Status of Gerontologic Nursing Education * Attitudes Toward Gerontologic Nursing * Professional Organizations Impacting Gerontologic Nursing * Political Organizations Impacting Gerontologic Nursing * ISSUES AND TRENDS IN GERONTOLOGIC NURSING * Demographic Trends * Theories of Aging * Aging Processes: Biological, Sociocultural, Psychological, Developmental * Myths and Stereotypes of Aging * LEGAL/ETHICAL ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGIC NURSING * ANA Code for Nurses and Interpretive Statements * Patient Rights * Values Clarification * Professional Accountability * Informed Consent * Legal Interpretation of Nursing Actions * Malpractice * Competency Issues * Treatment Limitations * Legislation Affective Nursing Practice * PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT * Supervision * Principles of Planning * Staff Development Principles * Communication Theory * Policy and Procedure Development * Resource Allocation * EVALUATION ISSUES * Quality Assurance * Peer Review * Audit Procedures * Evaluation Techniques * Documentation * Staff Counseling * Legal Aspects of Evaluation * REGULATORY AND REIMBURSEMENT ISSUES * Federal Regulations * Reimbursement Mechanisms * EDUCATION ISSUES * Learning Theory * Health Promotion Concepts * Instructional Methods for Older Adults * ADVOCACY ISSUES IN GERONTOLOGIC NURSING * Power Sources in Advocacy * Political Process * Organizations Affecting Quality of Care and Life * Society's Attitudes Toward Aging * Ombudsman Programs * Change Theory * NURSING RESEARCH IN GERONTOLOGY * Basic Nursing Research Principles * Relevant Literature * Current Research Findings * Applications of Literature and Research Findings * Human Subjects Protection * CARE AND SERVICE DELIVERY * Long Term Care * Community Networks * Care Plan Options * ENVIRONMENT ISSUES OF OLDER ADULTS * Living Arrangements * Cultural/Ethnic Variables * Relocation Theory * Transportation and Mobility * Territoriality and Personal