Educational Materials
| ePrognosis - Estimating Prognosis for Elders |
Although many geriatric prognostic indices have been published, they may be difficult for busy clinicians to remember and use. The goal of ePrognosis... |
| A Checklist for a Home Visit of a Recently Hospitalized Geriatric Patient |
The home visit form and the accompanying checklist are used to facilitate geriatric assessments after discharge from the hospital. |
| Caring for Elderly Patients in the Emergency Department: An interactive lecture series |
Caring for Elderly Patients in the Emergency Department: An interactive lecture series is a series of six lectures with multiple choice... |
| Aging Q3 Curriculum to Improve Discharge Summary Quality |
Using the Assessing Care of Vulnerable Elders (or ACOVE) paradigm and the principles of Academic Detailing, Aging Q3 is developing curricula on 16... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept III.A. (Approach to Older Adults: Age-Related Adaptations) |
Clinicians caring for patients with mental health issues must be aware of the impact of aging and age-and-disease related changes on mental illness... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key concept I.E. (Assessment: Common Disorders) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.D. (Management: Referrals) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Cultural Sensitivity Assignment |
The purpose of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for the student to explore resources related to cultural diversity/ethnicity and to... |
| Discover Mental Health: The Forgotten Piece in Elder Care |
This 9.5 minute video captures the thoughts of key geropsychiatric nursing leaders. It is meant to serve as inspiration for nursing students as they... |
| In-Class Writing Portfolio |
The in-class writing portfolio product is comprised of three items: 1) instructions for the student and theoretical underpinnings 2) PowerPoint... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept I.B. (Assessment: Appropriate Instruments/Clinical Evaluation Tools) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.A. (Management: Care Transitions) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Case Study Leader Assignment |
Student develops and posts one case study for discussion by the student’s work group. The student is responsible for promoting discussion and... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept III.B. (Approach to Older Adults: Age/Culturally Appropriate Interventions and Communications) |
Older adults with deficits in sensory, cognitive and/or neurological function may communicate both verbally and nonverbally through behavioral cues.... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept IV.F. (Quality Improvement Initiatives) |
Quality mental health care for older adults must be a priority. Nurses play an important role in developing, implementing, evaluating and... |
| Syllabus - NUSC 5463: GEROPSYCHIATRIC NURSING THEORY |
The course outlined in this syllabus provides an overview of the sociocultural context of aging, promotion of mental health in older adults,... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept I.F. (Assessment: Comprehensive) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.E. (Management: Influences from Decisional Dapacity, Health Literacy) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Evolving Case Study: Delirium Superimposed on Dementia |
This is an evolving case study on dementia/delirium (delirium superimposed on dementia). The case centers around Mr. Wilson, who is an 82 year old... |
| Cognitive Disorders |
This 20-slide PowerPoint presentation addresses the following issues: differences between reversible and irreversible cognitive disorders, non-... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept I.C. (Assessment: Adapted Assessment Procedures) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.B. (Management: Behavioral, environmental and pharmacological interventions and communication for behaviors) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Care of Older Adults Case Study |
Two case studies (the Bradys and the Fifes) outline medications and positive coping factors for each. True or False sections test students’... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept III.C. (Approach to Older Adults: Recognition of Personal and Societal Biases) |
Biases most often occur in the presence of unfounded assumptions about a particular group of persons. Unrecognized bias may negatively impact care.... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept IV.H. (Delivery Systems) |
The ‘system’ of care for older adults is complex and fragmented. Older adults with mental health issues, whose needs require access to a dense set of... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept I.G. (Assessment: Stressors Affecting Mental Health) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.F. (Management: Patient/Family/Peer Education: Mental and Physical Health Interactions) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept I.A. (Assessment: Normal Aging: Biopsychosocial Theories) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Substance Abuse in the Aging |
This PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the most common substances abused by older persons and provides recommendations for assessing... |
| Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements |
Nurses care for older adults in health and illness across the full range of health care settings. Especially in late life, physical illness often... |
| Interactive Health Fair for Seniors |
The purpose of the interactive health fair is to examine a multitude of social, cultural, historical and economic and political characteristics in... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept IV.D. (Advocacy) |
Advocacy is an important role for the professional nurse and it is essential to promote geriatric mental health for individual patients as well as at... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept I.D. (Assessment: Atypical Presentations; Co-occurring Illness; Psychiatric Manifestations: Medical Conditions) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.C. (Management: Pharmacotherapeutics) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Reflective Practice Paper |
This guided reflective practice paper allows individuals to realize and interpret their perceptions of aging. Individuals choose from a list of... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept III.D. (Approach to Older Adults: Sensitivity in End of Life) |
Cultural and spiritual factors strongly influence decisions made and care desired at the end of life. Nurses may encounter challenges in caring for... |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept II.G. (Management: Ethical/Legal and Socioeconomic Factors) |
The Geropsychiatric Nursing Collaborative has developed Geropsychiatric Nursing Competency Enhancements and 27 associated Key Concepts (see POGOe... |
| Case Vignettes of Hospitalized Older Adults |
Delirium is a serious and prevalent problem that occurs in many hospitalized older adults. Delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD) occurs when a... |
| Movie Analysis Guide |
The purpose of this exercise is to practice client observation, assessment and possible treatment. |
| Infusing Geropsychiatric Nursing into Curricula - Resources for Teaching Key Concept IV.B. (Knowledge of Geriatric Mental Health/Illness) |
Nurses are key in promoting overall health and well being for older adults. In order to provide effective care for this population, nurses must... |
| Handover and Care Transitions Training for Internal Medicine Residents |
The presentations and exercises in this resource are intended to serve as introductory training tools for interns and residents for them to better... |
| Medicare Hospice Benefit Game |
One of the most significant barriers for patients receiving hospice services is the lack of medical providers’ knowledge regarding what hospice is... |
| Elder Care: A Resource for Interprofessional Providers: Choosing the Correct Walker |
Choosing the Correct Walker is one of a continuing series of practical, evidence... |
| Geriatric Gems & Palliative Pearls Mobile App |
The Geriatric Gems and Palliative Pearls (Gems & Pearls) mobile app was developed to enhance clinician knowledge and skills in the care of older... |
| Elder Care: A Resource for Interprofessional Providers: Elder Abuse: Clinician Reporting |
Elder Abuse: Clinician Reporting ... |
| Medical Mystery Writing Guide for Developing Clinical Teaching Cases for Geriatric Education |
The Medical-Mystery Writing Guide for Developing Clinical Teaching Cases for Geriatric Education is a handbook for those who write problem-based... |
| Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatric Step 2CK Test Prep Series 11-12: No. 46--Battle of the Bulge |
The Step2CK Test Prep Series was created by fourth-year students at the Texas Tech School of Medicine in Lubbock as a project of the fourth-year... |
| Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatric Step 2CK Test Prep Series 11-12: No. 2--Keep It Moving |
The Step2CK Test Prep Series was created by fourth-year students at the Texas Tech School of Medicine in Lubbock as a project of the fourth-year... |
| Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatric Step 2CK Test Prep Series 11-12: No. 38--Dermatomyositis And The Pimping Patient |
The Step2CK Test Prep Series was created by fourth-year students at the Texas Tech School of Medicine in Lubbock as a project of the fourth-year... |
| Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatric Step 2CK Test Prep Series 11-12: No. 67--Anemia in the Iron Woman |
The Step2CK Test Prep Series was created by fourth-year students at the Texas Tech School of Medicine in Lubbock as a project of the fourth-year... |