Prepare your students to provide effective, wellness-oriented nursing care for older adults in any healthcare setting with Nursing for Wellness in Older Adults, 7e . The book provides comprehensive, easy-to-understand coverage of the theory and practice of gerontological nursing, addressing both physiologic and psychosocial aspects of aging, as well as broader issues such as cultural competence and legal and ethical concerns. Organized around the author's unique "Functional Consequences Theory," the book explores "normal" age-related changes, as well as the risk factors that often interfere with optimal health and functioning. The major premise of the text is that nurses have an essential role in promoting wellness for older adults, which involves supporting their optimal level of functioning and quality of life. In keeping with the focus on promoting wellness for older adults, this text emphasizes the evidence-based information that is most pertinent to helping nurses work proactively with older adults to promote high levels of functioning and quality of life, despite the limitations associated with aging, disease, and other conditions. The Seventh Edition includes an expanded focus on caregiver wellness, quality care concerns, and AACN/HIGN standards, ensuring students are prepared to implement safe, effective practice. In addition, an expanded array of online resources is available to save you time and help your students succeed. Instructor Resources: Case studies give your students an opportunity to apply their knowledge to client cases similar to what they will encounter in practice.
A robust test generator helps you put together tests that assess your students' understanding of the material. PowerPoint presentations for every chapter make it easy for you to integrate the textbook with your students' classroom experience. A Syllabus provides guidance for structuring your gerontological nursing course. A complete image bank enhances lecture and exam preparation. Strategies for Effective Teaching provide tips for teaching the course. Angel/Blackboard/WebCT cartridges make it easy to integrate text-specific material into your preferred course management system. Student Resources: NEW! Online Learning Activities referenced in the text point readers to the book's companion webpage, where readers can access enhanced information related to the topic, including resources, access to articles, and evidence-based guidelines. Learning Objectives for each chapter provide an outline of key content that must be mastered.
Journal Articles for every chapter, updated for this edition, offer access to current articles to enhance nursing care available in LWW journals. Internet Resources for every chapter provide opportunities for further exploration of topics of interest. Intervention boxes for clinically oriented chapters make key information easily accessible. A Spanish-English Audio Glossary provides terms and phrases for communicating with patients in Spanish. Nursing Roles/Responsibilities PDF provides an overview of key roles and responsibilities.