Adaptation
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The Illness Experience
The Illness Experience Pamala D. Larsen Illness is the night-side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and…
Chronicity
Chronicity Pamala D. Larsen INTRODUCTION The prevalence of chronic disease worldwide is similar if not greater than it is in the United States. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of…
Standards of Cardiovascular Nursing Practice
Standards of Cardiovascular Nursing Practice Significance of Standards The Standards of Professional Nursing Practice are authoritative statements of the duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, population, or specialty,…
Scope of Practice of Cardiovascular Nursing
Scope of Practice of Cardiovascular Nursing Definition of Cardiovascular Nursing Cardiovascular nursing is specialized nursing care focused on the optimization of cardiovascular health across the life span and in diverse…
Standards of Professional Performance
Standards of Professional Performance STANDARD 7. QUALITY OF PRACTICE The gerontological registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Measurement Criteria: The gerontological registered nurse: Demonstrates quality…
Standards of Practice
Standards of Practice STANDARD 1. ASSESSMENT The gerontological nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the older adult’s physical and mental health or situation. Measurement Criteria The gerontological nurse: Prioritizes data…
Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice
Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice The standards of gerontological nursing practice are authoritative statements that identify the responsibilities for which gerontological nurses are accountable, reflect the values and priorities of…
Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice
Scope of Gerontological Nursing Practice Definition and Description Gerontological nursing is an evidence-based nursing specialty practice that addresses the unique physiological, psychosocial, developmental, economic, cultural, and spiritual needs related to…
