Gerontological Nursing Certification Review- 2 Sessions

Thursday, February 24, 2022, 8:00 AM - Friday, February 25, 2022, 3:15 PM

This review course is intended for nurses who are planning to take the ANCC Gerontological Nursing Certification Exam or as a clinical practice review seminar. The lectures and time allotment are based on the exam content outline and will cover all body systems, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, assessment strategies and treatment options that are unique for nursing care of older adults. This course will benefit those who have community, primary, long-term and acute care experience in the care of our growing aging population. In addition to reviewing the knowledge needed to successfully pass the Gerontological Nursing Certification Exam the course will also provide an update on best practice in the care of older adults. The teaching strategies utilized are interactive, engaging and promote clinical application. This seminar is recommended for nurses with at least one year of practice in the care of patients over the age of sixty-five. **This will be LIVE 2-day event only.

For the session, you will need a computer and internet access to view the meeting. Instructions on how to login will be emailed upon registration.

1. Discuss the demographics of the aging population.
2. Describe the physical assessment changes that are unique to the aging process.
3. Describe questions and topics to expect with the Gerontological Nursing Certification test.
4. Describe how different environments impact healthcare of the aging adult.
5. Identify best strategies for providing unbiased patient education to the aging adult.

Fees:  $ 120.00

• Please be sure to pay with a credit card, if payment is not received, your registration will be incomplete and you will not be registered for the course.

Cancellation Fee:

• $35.00 for cancellations received less than 14 days from the course date.
• NO REFUND for no shows or cancellations received within 48 hours from the course date.

Non-Physician Attendance (Must select) (12.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center contact hour(s) (12.00 hours), General Attendance (12.00 hours), CA BRN - California Board of Registered Nurses contact hour(s) (12.00 hours)

1. Stanford Health Care is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).  Provider Number CEP12165.
2. Stanford Health Care Center for Education and Professional Development is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
*Neither SHC nor ANCC endorse any commercial products

 

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All rights reserved. No audio or video taping allowed. We reserve the right to make program changes. All students must be registered, attend the entire course, and submit an evaluation after course completion to earn credit hours.

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