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Learn the history of the development of geriatric nursing as a specialty, as well as the current state of geriatric nursing, from the stories of pioneers in this field. Through the history of those who laid the foundations for the profession to the geriatric nurse leaders who continue the specialty today, see first-hand how geriatric nursing began, evolved, and continues to flourish. Covering the scope of the specialty:How to become a geriatric nurse Geriatric nursing organizations and publications Standards of practice Certification and licensure Future directionsThis text provides both inspirational stories of nursing and practical information on how you can find resources, develop ideas, and access research in order to become a successful geriatric nurse.
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
History and Development of Geriatric Nursing
Background and Significance
The Beginning Specialty of Geriatric Nursing
Origin of Geriatrics and Gerontology
Influence of Medicine
Influence of Social, Economic, and Political Eras
1800-1930: Poorhouses, Almshouses, and the Call for Reform
1930-1960: From Almshouse to Nursing Home
1960-1985: Medicare, Nursing Homes, and the Birth of Modern Gerontological Nursing
1985 to Present: Geriatric Nursing Comes of Age
Geriatric Nurse Pioneers and Their Contributions
Nurses at War
Mary Opal Womanin
Doris Schwartz
Irene Burnside
Bernita (Bea) Steffl
Laurie Martin Gunter
Barbara Helen Allen Davis
Mary Starke Harper
Virginia Stone
Dorothy Virginia Moses
The Nursing Home Pioneers
Ileta Blanche McFadden Shields
Eldonna Shields-Kyle
Ella Kick
Sister Marilyn Schwab
Conclusion
Nurses in Action: The Second Generation
The Second Generation
Priscilla Ebersole
Faye Glenn Abdellah
Dolores Marsh Alford
Sister Rose Therese Bahr
Beverly Baldwin
H. Terri Brower
Rita Chow: A Tailor's Daughter
Lois Evans
Terry Fulmer
May Futrell
Jeanie Kayser-Jones
Mary Lund
Mathy Mezey
Neville Strumpf
Ann Whall
Thelma Wells
May Wykle
Conclusion
Geriatric Nurse Leaders Today
Cornelia Beck
Kathleen (Kitty) Buckwalter
Virginia Burggraf
Kathleen Fletcher
Marquis (Mark) Foreman
Susan Crocker Houde
Ann Schmidt Luggen
Diane Feeney Mahoney
Marianne Laporte Matzo
Graham McDougall
Karen Devereaux Melillo
Robin Remsburg
Barbara Resnick
Elizabeth Capezuti
Conclusion
Recognition of Geriatric Care as a Specialty Practice
Components of the Geriatric Nursing Specialty
Endowed Chairs: The Florence Cellar
Gerontological Nursing Chair
Licensure
Standards of Practice in Geriatric Nursing
Certification
Credentials
Fellowships
Geriatric Nursing Organizations and Affiliates
The National Gerontological Nursing Association
National Gerontological Nurses Association Leaders
National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners
National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care
Leaders of the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration/Long-Term Care
Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association
Leaders of the Canadian Gerontological Association
Gerontological Society of America
American Society on Aging
The American Geriatrics Society
The American Nurses Association
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Conclusion
Educational Programs and Publications for Geriatric and Gerontological Nurses
Education
Publications
Conclusion
Nursing Research and Geriatric Care
Veterans Association Medical Centers
National Institute for Nursing Research
The National Institute on Aging
Research Contributions of National Significance by Geriatric Nurses
Private Nonprofit Foundations
Current Research in Geriatric Nursing
Research Needed
Conclusion
Elements of Attracting Nurses to the Field
Mentorship
The Importance of Faculty
A Field of Dreams
Conclusion
Nursing and the Future Care of the Aged: Possibilities and Opportunities
Older Americans' Well-Being
Health and Wellness
Online Education
Emerging Geriatric Nursing Roles
Celebrating Progress
Futuristic Thoughts
Conclusion
Websites of Interest to Geriatric Nurses
References
Index
