A of the present day no-cost Inter...

A of the present day no-cost Internet review course designed to enhance nurses' sufficient fortune in caring for older adults has been launched, according to a June 10 2002 of recent origins release from the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing. The institute launched this course, which will provide nurtures the opportunity to review materials online at their have a title to pace.

The course is intended to help pampers bridge skill gaps in caring for older adult patients. It also will help them prepare for the national certification examination in gerontological nursing. According to the institute, approximately one-half of US hospital beds are occupied by dint of patients 65 years of age or older over and above fewer than 1% of practicing RN are certified in geriatrics.

Included in the course are reviews and summaries of explanation clinical information for the care of older adult patients. The causes of aging; pain management; nursing family circle protocols; and the financial, social, political, and cultural issues that affect nursing care of older adults are addressed.

The course is delivered and can be accessed forward the Internet at http://www.hartfordign.org. It takes approximately six to eight hours to undiminished and includes case studies and practice questions. Those completing the course may earn 96 contact hours of continuing education credit.

Innovative Online Review Course to Improve Nursing Care for seniors Launched by Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (new release, fresh York: The John A. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, June 10 2002)

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