Assessment Tools
Geriatric Nursing Knowledge Assessment
developed with support from the Foundation for the Future of Aging
Online scenario-based tool to assess an RN’s gerontological nursing knowledge
for a comprehensive set of geriatric nursing competencies in ten key areas:
- Bladder and Bowel Continence and Constipation
- Dementia, Delirium, and Depression
- Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
- Fall Assessmentand Prevention and Management
- Infection
- Pain
- Skin
- Unmet Needs Manifested as Behavioral Symptoms Related to Dementia
- COPD
- Palliative Care and End of Life
The Assessment features
- A customized report for the individual RN and/or facility administration
indicating competencies achieved and areas requiring additional gerontological
knowledge. Reporting is available at facility, regional and corporate levels.
- A telephonic and online mentoring program for RNs and/or facility
administration who seek personal consultation for individual or facility-level
educational needs.
- Customized continuing education courses targeted to specific needs of RNs
working in skilled nursing facilities. These educational resources are a
combination of currently available information that is thoroughly vetted by
experts and material that is specifically developed to meet customer needs.
Learn how to purchase the
Geriatric Nursing Knowledge Assessment* - now available on Nursing Knowledge
International.
Dementia Nursing Knowledge Assessment
The assessment on dementia is designed to assess the following competencies:
- Understand the etiologies and defining characteristics of dementia and of the
physiological, psychological, social and behavioral responses of persons with
dementia
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment using standardized tools, including physical,
psychological, social, cognitive and spiritual dimensions
- Exhibit accountability for the nursing care of persons with dementia
- Demonstrate respectful and effective (therapeutic) communication and
interpersonal skills with persons with dementia, family members, staff and other
disciplines
- Promote the preservation and regaining of cognitive, physical and social
functional abilities
- Know the side effects, interactions and appropriate use of medications
used to treat dementia and behavioral responses to dementia
- Incorporate understanding of the needs of family and friends
- Provide care that is ethical and meets the needs of persons with diverse
cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds
Learn how to purchase the
Dementia Nursing
Knowledge Assessment* - now available on Nursing Knowledge
International. This assessment was developed through the generous support of Golden Living and in collaboration with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
*Discount pricing is available for all bulk
purchases. Contact our Business Sales Specialists about this and other
recommended solutions for institutional and course adoption. Please call
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