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A Day in the Life: Geriatric Nurse

Daily Nurse

While some nurses feel pulled into treating children, others love to care for those in their later years by working in the geriatric field. She has more than 37 years of experience in geriatric nursing care, both as a senior care nurse and director of nursing care, and she took the time to answer our questions.

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GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Nursing Work Environments: A Brief Guide

Nurse.com

Hospitals Nurses working in the hospital environment directly oversee and administer patient care plans. Typically, nurses spend time with and balance the care of several patients simultaneously. Geriatric A nurse who specializes in geriatric care may be in the hospital setting or in a nursing home.

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Montefiore Medical Group Introduces Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program

Daily Nurse

By immersing participants in direct patient care and clinical settings, this fellowship serves as a crucial initiative to address provider shortages and enhance the quality of patient care in the region.

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A Day in The Life: Family Nurse Practitioners

Daily Nurse

They positively impact their patients and patient outcomes and also meet the needs of those living in rural communities. Role Family Nurse Practitioner A family nurse practitioner (FNP) cares for patients of all ages, from newborn to geriatric.

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Discovering Your Niche: A Career in Healthcare

Caregiver Support Services

Ranging from hands-on patient care to research and administration roles, there’s something out there for anyone interested. These dedicated individuals specialize in diagnosing illnesses, prescribing treatments and providing ongoing patient care, from pediatrics , cardiology, to dermatology specialization.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shauna Johnson

Minority Nurse

At nursing school, Johnson fell in love with working with geriatric patients; now, she works in Luminis Health’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit. I collaborate with a team of medical professionals to ensure every patient receives the care they deserve. During her last semester, she gave birth and got COVID.