Recognize the many facets of gerontological nursing.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Barba, Beth E.; Tesh, Anita S.; Kohlenberg, Eileen
- Source
- Nursing Management. Jan2007, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p36-41. 6p.
- Subject
- *GERIATRIC nursing
*NURSE-patient relationships
*NURSING practice
*NURSE administrators
*HOSPITAL care of older people
- Language
- ISSN
- 0744-6314
The article discusses the needs for nurse leaders to modify acute care environments that are appropriate for their elderly patient population. Among the changes that can be quickly implemented are increased lighting during the day and calendars and clocks in patient rooms. Standards of practice for geriatric nurse leaders include consideration of the needs of the aging population.