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Geriatric Nursing: Growth of a Specialty (Springer Series in Geriatric Nursing)
Geriatric Nursing Growth of a Specialty - Springer Series in Geriatric Nursing Author:Priscilla Ebersole, Theris A. Touhy Designated a Doody's Core Title!Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2006 by Choice 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 p... more »rofession 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 directions
This 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.