Geriatric Survival Handbook [Paperback]

Barbara Acello (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1569300615 | ISBN-13: 978-1569300619 | Publication Date: January 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

A resource for the gerontological nurse, this book is based on "need-to-know" information with emphasis on resources that will be useful in clinical practice. The book is not designed to replace the textbook, rather it is designed to be a quick reference companion guide full of "real world" information useful to the practitioner caring for geriatric clients. For the most part, the book presents information that the nurse should know, but does not need to memorize. It is used as a tool to quickly reference guidelines, assessment information, charts, and resources available to the geriatric nurse and client. It is not designed to present theory or extensive rationale. The book presents a wide variety of information on subjects useful to the geriatric clinician in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation client care.

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About the Author

As an independent nurse consultant and educator, Barbara Acello, MS, RN, has worked in long-term care for more than thirty-three years. In addition to owning and operating a school for nursing assistants, she helped to write and develop mandatory state curricula for nurse aides and EMTs. She has also written and/or contributed to approximately 60 textbooks, instructor guides, quick reference guides, and supplemental instructional material for healthcare personnel.
During her nursing career, Ms. Acello has worked in eight states as a director of nursing, long-term care facility consultant, and educator.
With a particular interest and expertise in the clinical geriatrics, Ms. Acello's subspecialties include resident safety, pain assessment and management, restraints, pressure ulcers, and infection control. She is committed to improving working conditions, education, and professionalism for personnel in the long-term care industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Skidmore-Roth; 1 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569300615
• ISBN-13: 978-1569300619
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,795,707 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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