geriatric topics:	Select a topic… Advance Directives Atypical Presentation Delirium Dementia Depression Elder Mistreatment and Abuse Ethnogeriatrics and Cultural Competence for Nursing Practice Falls Family Caregiving Frailty and its Implications for Care - NEW! Function Hydration Management Iatrogenesis Mealtime Difficulties Medication Normal Aging Changes Nutrition in the Elderly Oral Healthcare in Aging Pain Palliative Care Physical Restraints Pressure Ulcers & Skin Tears Sensory Changes Sexuality Issues in Aging Sleep Substance Abuse Treatment Decision Making Urinary Incontinence	need help stat:	My patient is/has… A drug side effect Abrupt change in mental status Acute Intoxication Acute Pain Agitated or restless Confused Expressing suicidal thoughts Falling Frequent physical complaints Leaning in chair Multiple medications Not in agreement with plan of care Pulling out tubes Refusing to eat/drink Refusing Treatment Sleep problems Sudden change in Function Unable to control urine (new vs chronic) Weight Loss

Becoming a Geriatric Nurse

Why Choose Geriatric Nursing?

Why Choose Geriatric Nursing? - by Claire Fagin, Patty Franklin and Nursing Scholars

• Career Opportunities in Geriatric Nursing
• Becoming a Geriatric Nurse

Becoming a Geriatric Nurse

• Why Choose Geriatric Nursing?
• Programs for the Practicing Nurse
• Preparation for Advance Practice in Gerontological Nursing
• Doctoral and Post Doctoral Preparation for Geriatric Nursing Research