Evolution of the adult/gerontological APRN and GAPNA: The fourth decade, 2011-2021.

The 40th anniversary gemstone is traditionally a ruby - the stone of kings and queens. The Latin derivative is "ruber" which means red (the deep color of the stone). Rubies are thought to have an eternal inner flame or fire that in many global cultures symbolizes nobility, purity, and passion.

Supporting evidence for geropsychiatric nursing as a subspecialty of gerontological advanced practice nursing.

Advanced practice nurses (APRNs) make significant contributions to the mental health of older adults. Despite the surge in the number of older adults, the number of APRNs choosing educational preparation for geropsychiatric nursing (GPN) is limited. The purpose of the GAPNA GPN Position Statement is to sustain a new vision for the nursing profession that will improve the care of older adults with psychiatric and mental health disorders.

The Moral Distress of Nurses When Patients Forgo Treatment Because of Cost.

Nursing must recognize an ethical obligation to respond on behalf of these patients.

Seasonal Influenza (Flu).

Seasonal influenza, or flu, is an airborne respiratory virus that occurs every year in the fall to early spring in the United States. The virus is highly contagious and symptoms can run from mild to severe. In some populations (very young, individuals with chronic comorbid conditions, immunocompromised individuals of all ages, pregnant women, and frail older adults), the virus can lead to increased morbidity and mortality.

Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of advanced practice nurses regarding urinary incontinence in older adult women.

This study examined the level of knowledge and the attitudes and perceptions of advanced practice nurses (APNs) regarding urinary incontinence (UI) in older adult women. UI is a common health issue for older adult women, and APNs are in a unique position as health care providers to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage the condition successfully. Little is known about how well APNs were educated regarding UI, especially in older adult women.

Nursing staff beliefs and expectations about continence care in nursing homes.

Objective: The purpose of this qualitative study was to consider the current beliefs of nursing assistants and directors of nursing about management of urinary incontinence (UI) among the residents in nursing homes.

Design: This was a qualitative study using purposive sampling and a focus group methodology.

Setting And Subjects: Three focus groups including 38 participants were held in 2 different regions.

Urinary incontinence: basic evaluation and management in the primary care office.

With the increasing number of older adults in the population, the office-based clinician can expect to see more people with UI. Continued UI research is warranted, especially research that includes older adults who reside in the community and frail elderly women who are still living in the community. Better outcome measures should be developed to assess the effectiveness of interventions for UI.