Gerontological Nursing Education Resources

Adult Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Clinical Teaching in Nursing Homes

To increase and strengthen the professional nursing workforce in nursing homes, well-designed and innovative clinical experiences for nursing students in nursing homes are necessary. An interactive web-based resource was developed with a grant from the Health Services and Resources Administration and is available at no cost. The resource guides faculty in creating a positive and compelling learning experience for students in a nursing home setting by guiding them in how to select a nursing home that provides high-quality care, has a resident-directed philosophy, and has sufficient RN staffing. Positive clinical experiences in nursing homes must be co-created between the nursing home staff and the faculty, thus one of the key ingredients is the academic-practice partnership between the school of nursing and the nursing home. Strategies for developing and strengthening that partnership are provided. The web-based resource provides over 25 easy-to-employ learning activities for students while they are in the nursing home setting, emphasizing the application of evidence-based gerontological assessments and interventions, the roles of the RN, and leadership and management experiences.

Culturally Responsive Nursing Care for American Indian Elders

Elders

This interactive resource provides the learner with a foundation in American Indian elder culture and strategies to appropriately address cross-cultural issues in clinical settings. Through examples, reflections, and self-assessment, this resource prepares learners for providing more effective, culturally responsive care to American Indian elder patients.

Geriatric Education Toolkits 

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The Minnesota Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) has 14 resources for faculty to use in teaching gerontological nursing. Topics include geriatric assessment, opioid use disorder and older adults, HIV and aging, maximizing mobility and older adults as a few examples.