Articles for CNE Credits

Assessing and Managing Critically Ill Older Adults: Resources for Educators and Clinicians

Michele C. Balas, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, CCRN; Colleen M. Casey, PhD, ANP, CNS, CCRN; Mary Beth Happ, PhD, RN, FAAN

Meanings, Functions, and Experiences of Living at Home for Individuals with Dementia at the Critical Point of Relocation

Faranak Aminzadeh, MScN, RN, GNC (C); William B. Dalziel, MD, FRCP (C); Frank J. Molnar, MSc, MDCM, FRCP (C); Linda J. Garcia, PhD, S-LP (C), Reg. CASLPO

Older Adults with Bipolar Disorder: Guidelines for Primary Care Providers

Tracey Sherrod, MSN, RN, ANP-C, GNP-BC; Ann Quinlan-Colwell, MS, RNC, AHN-BC, FAAPM; Theresa B. Lattimore, MSN, NP-C; Mona M. Shattell, PhD, RN; Laurie Kennedy-Malone, PhD, GNP-BC

Clinical Implications of Treating Depressed Older Adults with SSRIs: Possible Risk of Hyponatremia

Judith M. Smith, MSN, RN, GCNS-BC

Use of Pain-Behavioral Assessment Tools in the Nursing Home: Expert Consensus Recommendations for Practice

Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FAAN, AGSF; Heide Bursch, MS, RN; Mary Ersek, PhD, RN, FAAN; Lois L. Miller, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Kristen Swafford, MS, RN, CNS

Physiological Aging in Older Adults with Cancer: Implications for Treatment Decision Making and Toxicity Management

Stewart M. Bond, PhD, RN, AOCN

Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Impairment in Dementia-Specific and Traditional Assisted Living

Hyunwook Kang, PhD, RN; Marianne Smith, PhD, ARNP, BC; Kathleen C. Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN; Vicki Ellingrod, PharmD; Susan K. Schultz, MD

Rest-Activity Patterns in Institutionalized Korean Older Adults with Dementia: A Pilot Study

Yeonsu Song, PhD, RN; Glenna A. Dowling, PhD, RN, FAAN; Margaret I. Wallhagen, PhD, GNP-BC, AGSF, FAAN; Kathryn A. Lee, PhD, RN, FAAN, CBSM; William J. Strawbridge, PhD; Erin M. Hubbard, MA

Reflection on Photographs: Exploring First-Year Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Older Adults

Gabrielle Brand, MN, BN; Anne McMurray, RN, BA (Psych.), MEd, PhD

Younger Residents in Nursing Homes

Diane I. Persson, PhD; Sharon K. Ostwald, PhD, RN

Successful Aging with HIV: A Brief Overview for Nursing

David E. Vance, PhD, MGS; Gwendolyn Childs, PhD, RN; Linda Moneyham, DNS, RN, FAAN; Peggy McKie-Bell, MPH

Psychotic Events in Alzheimer’s Disease: Application of the PLST Model

Pamela L. Lindsey, DNSc, RN; Kathleen C. Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN

Nursing Home Staff Adherence to Evidence-Based Pain Management Practices

Anita Jablonski, PhD, RN; Mary Ersek, PhD, RN, FAAN

Positive and Negative Neuroplasticity: Implications for Age-Related Cognitive Declines

David E. Vance, PhD, MGS; Mary Annette Wright, PhD, CRNP

Management of Fever in Older Adults

Mark Outzen, RN

Teaching Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in Geriatric Care Settings: The Geriatric Nursing Innovations Through Education Institute

Eleanor S. McConnell, PhD, RN, GCNS, BC; Deborah Lekan, MSN, RN, C; Melanie Bunn, MSN, RN, GNP; Emily Egerton, PhD; Kirsten N. Corazzini, PhD; Cristina D. Hendrix, DNS, GNP-BC, FNP; Donald E. Bailey, Jr., PhD, RN

Effectiveness of Community-Based, Nonpharmacological Interventions for Early-Stage Dementia: Conclusions and Recommendations

Sandra C. Burgener, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN; Linda L. Buettner, PhD, LRT, CTRS; Elizabeth Beattie, PhD, RN, FGSA; Karen M. Rose, PhD, RN

Recommendations for Mental Health Care of Older Adults: Part 2—An Overview of Dementia, Delirium, and Substance Abuse

Meredith Flood, PhD, CNS-BC; Kathleen C. Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN

Revisiting Geriatric Failure to Thrive: A Complex and Compelling Clinical Condition

Judith Townsend Rocchiccioli, PhD, RN; Julie Tanner Sanford, DNS, RN

Prevalence and Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Advanced Dementia

Karan S. Kverno, PhD, CRNP-PMH; Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH; David M. Blass, MD; Kathryn L. Hicks, BA; Betty S. Black, PhD

Having a Voice and Being Heard: Nursing Home Residents and In-House Advocacy

Ronald J. Walent, PhD, RN, CNS-BC; Jeanie Kayser-Jones, PhD, RN, FAAN

The Promise of Spirit at Work: Increasing Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment and Reducing Turnover and Absenteeism in Long-Term Care

Val Kinjerski, PhD; Berna J. Skrypnek, PhD

Depression Training Program for Caregivers of Elderly Care Recipients: Implementation and Qualitative Evaluation

David Mellor, PhD; Sarah Russo, BApp Sci(Psych) (Hons.); Marita P. McCabe, PhD; Tanya E. Davison, DPsych(Clin); Kuruvilla George, MBBS, MPhil

Person-Centered Caregiving Instruction for Geriatric Nursing Assistant Students: Development and Evaluation

Kerry Grosch, MA; Louis Medvene, PhD; Hannah Wolcott, MA

Atrial Fibrillation Among Older Adults: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Treatment

Sonya R. Hardin, RN, PhD, CCRN, ACNS-BC; James R. Steele, MSN, RN, ANP-C

Promoting Successful Aging with HIV Through Hardiness: Implications for Nursing Practice and Research

David E. Vance, PhD, MGS; Joe Burrage, Jr., PhD, RN; Alison Couch, MS; Jim Raper, DSN, CRNP, JD

Social Support as a Moderator in a Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults

Yasuyuki Fukukawa, CP, PSW, PhD; Rumi Kozakai, PhD; Naoakira Niino, MD, PhD; Yukiko Nishita, MA; Fujiko Ando, MD, PhD; Hiroshi Shimokata, MD, PhD

Care of Community-Dwelling Older Adults by Faith Community Nurses

Laura Rydholm, MSN; Rajean Moone, PhD; Lisa Thornquist, PhD; Wanda Alexander, MPH, BSN; Vicki Gustafson, MSN; Bethany Speece, BSN

Predictors of Staff-Supportive Organizational Culture in Assisted Living

Elzbieta Sikorska-Simmons, PhD

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Are You Missing the Signs?

Sandra L. Siedlecki, PhD, RN, CNS

Interdependence: Building Partnerships to Continue Older Adults’ Residence in the Community

Anna Song Beeber, PhD, RN

Obesity in Older Adults: Synthesis of Findings and Recommendations for Clinical Practice

Meredith Flood, PhD, APRN, BC; Ann M. Newman, DSN, APRN, BC

Remote Wound Care Consultation for Nursing Homes: Using a Web-Based Assessment and Care Planning Tool

Lanny Hammett, MS, RN, ANP; Theresa A. Harvath, PhD, RN, CNS; Marna Flaherty-Robb, MSN, RN, CNS; Georgie Sawyer, BS, RN; Daniel Olson, BA

Sleep Disturbance of Residents in a Continuing Care Retirement Community

Claudia M. Chaperon, PhD, APRN-BC; Lynne A. Farr, PhD; Ellen LoChiano, BSN, RN

Predictors of Mortality Following Involuntary Interinstitutional Relocation

Ann Laughlin, PhD, RN; Mary Parsons, PhD, RN; Karl D. Kosloski, PhD; Brenda Bergman-Evans, PhD, APRN, BC

Auricular Acupuncture for Insomnia: Duration and Effects in Korean Older Adults

Kwuy Bun Kim, PhD, RN; Sohyune R. Sok, PhD, RN

Prevention of Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke in Older Adults: Implementing Evidence-Based Interventions

Elaine T. Miller, DNS, RN, CRRN, FAHA, FAAN

Second-Career CNAs in Nursing Homes: Tapping an Underused Resource

Karen Pennington, PhD, RN; JoAnn G. Congdon, PhD, RN, FAAN; Joan K. Magilvy, PhD, RN, FAAN

The Circle of Life: End-of-Life Care and Death Rituals for Hmong-American Elders

Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN; Dia Cha, PhD; Deu Yang, LPN; Toni Tripp-Reimer, PhD, RN, FAAN

Family Participation in Care Plan Meetings: Promoting a Collaborative Organizational Culture in Nursing Homes

Ate Dijkstra, PhD, MEd, RN

Sexuality and Quality of Life

Janice G. Robinson; Anita E. Molzahn

Recognizing Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: Assessing Nurses’ Knowledge Using Case Vignettes

Donna M. Fick, RN, PhD; Denise M. Hodo, BA, CCRP; Frank Lawrence, PhD; Sharon K. Inouye, MD, MPH

Anticholinergic Medications: Use Among Older Adults with Memory Problems

Rachel F. Kemper, MSN, RN; Victoria Steiner, PhD; Barbara Hicks, MSN, RN; Linda Pierce, PhD, RN; Cletus Iwuagwu, MD

Diagnosing and Treating Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Mary Kovar, MSN, RN; Terry Jepson, MSN, ARNP; Susan Jones, PhD, RN

Assessing the Stability of Values and Health Care Preferences of Older Adults: A Long-Term Comparison

Vicki C. Martin, PhD, RN; Karen A. Roberto, PhD

Tangling With the Barriers to Culture Change: Creating a Resident-Centered Nursing Home Environment

Sherry B. Robinson, PhD; Richard B. Rosher, MD

Living Alone: The Choice and Health of Older Women

Ching-Yu Cheng, MSN, RN

Religiosity, Religious Coping Styles, and Health Service Use: Racial Differences Among Elderly Women

Pamela D. Ark, PhD, RN; Pamela C. Hull, PhD; Baqar A. Husaini, PhD; Clinton Craun, MA

Exercise Self-Efficacy in Older Women with Diastolic Heart Failure: Results of a Walking Program and Education Intervention

Rebecca Gary, PhD, RN

Staff Perceptions of Caring: The Importance of a Supportive Environment

Suzanne K. Sikma, PhD, RN

Careful Hand Feeding: A Reasonable Alternative to PEG Tube Placement in Individuals with Dementia

Mary C. DiBartolo, PhD, MBA, RN, C

The Serial Trial Intervention: An Innovative Approach to Meeting Needs of Individuals with Dementia

Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN; Patricia E. Noonan, MSN, APRN, BC; Andrea Matovina Schlidt, MSN, GNP; Sheila Reynolds, MS, APRN, BC; Thelma Wells, PhD, RN, FAAN, FRCN

Sleep in Persons with Dementia: Increasing Quality of Life By Managing Sleep Disorders

Catherine S. Cole, DNSc, APRN, BC; Kathy C. Richards, PhD, RN, FAAN

Executive Control Function: A Clinically Practical Assessment

Lisa Barrington, MSN, RN, CCRN; Patricia S. Yoder-Wise, RN, BC, EdD, CNAA, FAAN

A Typology of Oral Hydration Problems Exhibited by Frail Nursing Home Residents

Janet C. Mentes, PhD, APRN, BC

Innovation in Bladder Assessment: Use Of Technology In Extended Care

Diane K. Newman, MSN, RNC, CRNP, FAAN; Theresa Gaines, RNC; Elisabeth Snare, RNC

Managing Disruptive Behaviors With Neuroleptics: Treatment Options for Older Adults in Nursing Homes

Philippe Voyer, PhD, RN; René Verreault, MD, PhD; Pamphile Nkogho Mengue, MSc; Danielle Laurin, PhD; Louis Rochette, MSc; Lori Schindel Martin, MSc, RN

Spirituality and Health: Perceptions of Older Women in a Rural Senior High Rise

Joyce Knestrick, PhD, FNP; Brenda Lohri-Posey, EdD, RN

Visual Spatial Abilities and Fall Risk: An Assessment Tool for Individuals with Dementia

Roy H. Olsson, PhD, CTRS; Suzanne Wambold, PhD, RN, RDCS; Barbara Brock; Diana Waugh, RN, BSN; Heather Sprague, MA, CTRS

The Experience of Dying for Chinese Nursing Home Residents: Cultural Considerations

Joyce Chan, RN, MS, ANP; Jeanie Kayser-Jones, RN, PhD, FAAN

The Evolution of Hospice in America: Nursing’s Role in the Movement

Rosemary L. Hoffmann, RN, MSN

Use of Individualized Music by Trained Staff and Family: Translating Research into Practice

Linda A. Gerdner, PhD, RN

Osteoarthritis in Older Adults: Current Treatments

Kathryn Burkes, PhD, RN

The Health Status of Rural Caregivers

Julie Tanner Sanford, DNS, RN; Arthur D. Johnson, PhD, RN; Judith Townsend-Rocchiccioli, PhD, RN

A Training Program for Managing Agitation of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities: Description and Preliminary Findings

Philippe Landreville, PhD; Louise Dicaire, BSC inf, MA; René Verreault, MD, PhD, CMFC; Louise Lévesque, MSc

Fictive Kin: Friends as Family Supporting Older Adults as They Age

Maryalice Jordan-Marsh, PhD, RN, FAAN; J. Taylor Harden, PhD, RN, FAAN

Osteoporosis: Health Beliefs and Barriers to Treatment in an Assisted Living Facility

Carolyn M. Jachna, MD; Sarah Forbes-Thompson, RN, PhD

Therapeutic and Healing Foot Care: A Healthy Feet Clinic for Older Adults

Marilyn M. Pattillo, PhD, RN, CS, NP

Unrecognized Chronic Dehydration in Older Adults: Examining Prevalence Rate and Risk Factors

Jill A. Bennett, PhD, RN; Valorie Thomas, MS, RN; Barbara Riegel, DNSc, RN, CS, FAAN

Facilitating Resident Information Seeking Regarding Meals in a Special Care Unit: An Environmental Design Intervention

Beth A.D. Nolan, PhD; R. Mark Mathews, PhD

Assaultive Behavior in Alzheimer’s Disease: Identifying Immediate Antecedents During Bathing

Wilaipun Somboontanont, PhD, RN; Philip D. Sloane, MD, MPH; Frank J. Floyd, PhD; Diane Holditch-Davis, PhD, RN; Carol C. Hogue, PhD, RN; C. Madeline Mitchell, MURP

Elder Care Supportive Interventions Protocol: Reducing Discomfort in Confused, Hospitalized Older Adults

Judy Miller, PhD, RN; Jane Campbell, MSN, RN; Katherine Moore, MSN, RN; Anna Schofield, MS, RN

HIV and Older Adults: Clinical Outcomes in the Era of HAART

Constance R. Uphold, PhD, ARNP, RN, CS; Javier Maruenda, MD; Hossein N. Yarandi, PhD; John W. Sleasman, MD; Bradley S. Bender, MD

The Transition of Elderly Patients Between Hospitals and Nursing Homes: Improving Nurse-to-Nurse Communication

Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN; Sharon Wexler, MA, RN; Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, FAAN

Contemplating, Caring, Coping, Conversing: A Model for Promoting Mental Wellness in Later Life

Helen Edwards, RN, PhD; Helen Chapman, RN, EdD

Pneumonia in the Long-Term Care Setting Etiology, Management, and Prevention

Patricia Ryan Coleman, PhD, RN, APRN, BC

Iatrogenic Prescribing in Acute Care: Learning From Our Mistakes

Frank MacDonald, RN, MN, GNC(C)

Compiling Life History Resources for Older Adults in Institutions: Development of a Guide

Sonia Reichman, MHSc; Carol Leonard, PhD; Tessa Mintz, MSc; Cindy Kaizer, MA; Heather Lisner-Kerbel, MSW

Shifting Paradigms: Teaching Gerontological Nursing from a New Perspective

Mary Ellen Quinn, PhD; Christine Berding, MSN; Elizabeth Daniels, MN; Mary Jo Gerlach, MSN; Karen Harris, MSN; Katherine Nugent, PhD; Cathy Green, MSN; Geraldine Clarke, MEd

Older Adults with Osteoarthritis: Psychological Status and Physical Function

Carolyn C. Kee, PhD, RN

BedSAFE: A Bed Safety Project for Frail Older Adults

Stephanie B. Hoffman, PhD; Gail Powell-Cope, PhD, ARNP; Leah MacClellan, MSPH; Kim Bero, MS, RKT

Bladder Management in Adult Care Homes: Review of a Program in North Carolina

Jean E. Kincade, RN, PhD; Alice R. Boyington, RN, PhD; Deborah Lekan-Rutledge, MSN, RN, C; Carolyn Ashford-Works, MEd; Molly C. Dougherty, RN, PhD; Jan Busby-Whitehead, MD

Nursing Needs of Hospitalized Older Adults: Consumer and Nurse Perceptions

Esther Chang, RN, BappSc(AN), M Ed Admin, PhD; Lynn Chenoweth, RN, BA, MA(Hons), M Ad Ed, PhD; Karen Hancock, BSc(Hons), PhD

Health Characteristics of Elderly Residents in Personal Care Homes: Dementia, Possible Early Dementia, And No Dementia

Mary Ellen Quinn, RN, PhD; Mary Ann Johnson, PhD; Elizabeth L. Andress, PhD; Pat McGinnis, RN, MS

Reminiscence Therapy for Older Women with Depression: Effects of Nursing Intervention Classification in Assisted-Living Long-Term Care

Ellen Davis Jones, ND, RN, FNP-C

Maintaining Family Connectedness In Long-Term Care: An Advanced Practice Approach to Family-Centered Nursing Homes

Rebecca McGarry Logue, MSN, APRN-BC

Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Use in an Older Population

Adam T. Williamson, BA; Paula C. Fletcher, PhD; Kimberley A. Dawson, PhD

Assault of Long-term Care Personnel

Pamela F. Levin, PhD, RN; Jeanne Beauchamp Hewitt, PhD, RN; Susan Terry Misner, RN; Sheila Reynolds, MS, RN

Mahler’s Developmental Theory: Training the Nurse to Treat Older Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder

Anne Landesman, RN, BScN, MN

Training Family Caregivers of Patients with Dementia: A Structured Workshop Approach

Sharon K. Ostwald, PhD, RN; Kenneth W. Hepburn, PhD; Theresa Burns, BS, OTR