Gerontological Nursing Course Solutions

Authors: Carol A. Miller, MSN, RN-BC
Copyright: 2027
Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint, or CoursePoint+

Encourage students to view gerontological nursing with a wellness-centered, proactive lens. Grounded in Carol Miller’s Functional Consequences Theory and the 4Ms framework, it emphasizes person-centered, culturally respectful care. This edition prepares students for real-world practice with unique case studies and a focus on transitional care.

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• UPDATED Health Inequities boxes deliver current research on health disparities, equipping students to provide respectful care to diverse populations.
• UPDATED Multipart Clinical Judgment Unfolding Cases provide real-life examples of the cumulative effects of aging, with questions grounded in the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model to guide students' critical thinking.
• A Transitional Care Clinical Judgment Unfolding Case, spanning three chapters, follows a patient through her care journey by demonstrating effective transitional care for an older adult with changing needs across different settings.
• Focus on age-friendly care emphasizes what matters most to older adults, preparing students to promote wellness and deliver compassionate, effective nursing care.
• Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the NLN, opens each chapter with engaging vignettes that feature patients from vSim® for Nursing | Gerontology, sparking meaningful classroom conversations.

Authors: Charlotte Eliopoulos, RN, MPH, PhD
Copyright: 2026
Available: Print, eBook, CoursePoint, or CoursePoint+

Building on a trusted foundation, this two-time AJN Book of the Year finalist and Doody’s 4-Star title offers concise, evidence-based coverage of gerontological care. With a heightened focus on clinical judgment, pathophysiology, and disease management, it equips students to meet the unique physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of older adults in wellness and illness.

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• NEW Assess Your Competency learning aids strategically placed throughout the text check students’ understanding of key points, ensuring mastery of critical concepts before moving forward.
• NEW Healthy People 2030 Objectives clarify the relevance of content to current nursing practice standards and national health priorities.
• UPDATED Unfolding Patient Stories, written by the National League for Nursing. Familiarize students with real patient care scenarios that correlate directly with vSim® for Nursing simulations, providing a consistent experience to strengthen students’ clinical preparation.
• UPDATED Bringing Research to Life features highlight the clinical relevance of current research and help students apply the latest evidence-based findings to nursing practice.
• UPDATED Expanded content prepares students for the most relevant challenges in today’s gerontological care environment, including LGBTQ+ considerations, PTSD, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, vaccinations, fall prevention, and COVID-19.