NHCGNE-NACNS Gerontological Nursing Courses

This comprehensive 4.75-hour course provides a foundation for collaborating with teams to devise and execute strategies for enhancing quality care within older patient populations in diverse settings. It covers essential aspects such as setting an example, fostering a shared vision, questioning existing processes, empowering others, acknowledging achievements, financial administration, quality oversight, process refinement, and readiness for emergencies. Through a blend of didactic instruction, case study engagement, and interactive exercises, participants will enhance their comprehension of the subject matter.

Tailored for nursing experts tasked with evaluating senior citizens, support staff involved in gathering data for nursing assessments, and educators for these roles, this 3-hour course addresses the unique presentations of ailments among the elderly. It delves into practical approaches for identifying and managing sudden shifts in health conditions. The curriculum covers topics such as targeted care, oral hygiene, medication protocols, pain control, sleep management, and psychological and behavioral disorders. Similar to the first course, this module blends didactic learning, real-world scenarios, and interactive activities to bolster comprehension.