Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults 2nd Edition by Laurie Kennedy-Malone (2018)

Advanced Practice Nursing in the Care of Older Adults, Second Edition by Laurie Kennedy-Malone PhD, GNP-BC, FAANP, FGSA is the definitive, evidence-based resource for advanced practice nurses providing care to older adults across the continuum of care — from acute and primary care to long-term care settings. Published by F.A. Davis Company, this comprehensive gerontological nursing text explores effective ways to enhance the wellness and independence of older adults across the wellness-illness continuum.

From a thorough overview of the theories of aging and geriatric assessment through the treatment of complex disorders and multimorbidity, this evidence-based text provides the comprehensive gerontological coverage needed to prepare APRNs for their role in caring for one of the fastest-growing patient populations in healthcare. The text is specifically designed to prepare advanced practice nurses for board certification in gerontological nursing (ANCC GNP-BC) and for evidence-based advanced practice with older adults.

The Second Edition features thoroughly updated content reflecting the most current geriatric care guidelines, evidence-based practice standards, and healthcare policy affecting older adults. Content spans from the physiological and psychological theories of aging to the assessment and management of common geriatric syndromes, chronic conditions, and end-of-life care — giving APRNs a complete clinical foundation for gerontological practice.

Highly praised by practitioners as an essential, accessible, and evidence-based resource — valued for its point-of-care accessibility, bulleted formatting, and emphasis on evidence-based guidelines — this text is the go-to reference for NPs, CNSs, and DNP students preparing for advanced gerontological nursing practice and board certification. Key topics include: geriatric assessment, dementia and delirium, falls and mobility, cardiovascular disease in older adults, polypharmacy, palliative and end-of-life care, and interprofessional gerontological care.