Central Jersey Chapter of NGNA
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Central Jersey Chapter of NGNA
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National Gerontological Nursing Week Across the nation, the effort of thousands of nurses who work with the older patient population will be the focus of National Gerontological Nursing Week, October 1st to 8th. Promoted each year by the National Gerontological Nursing Association, (NGNA), this organization encourages communities and work settings to celebrate and honor nurses who work with and care for our older population. Who are Gerontological Nurses? Every nurse is a gerontological nurse. No matter what setting we work in, we touch the lives of the older population. Although nurses work in a variety of settings, such as acute care, long-term care, assisted living, rehab, home care, hospice, day care, and learning institutions, our clients are often elderly. Even in settings that we don’t normally associate with the elderly, such as schools, pediatrics and even the newborn nursery, nurses will encounter the older adult. These individuals may be the grandparents of an infant or child, who are responsible for their care. Celebration Events As part of national celebration, the National Gerontological Nursing Association will bestow the Excellence in Gerontological Nursing Awards in the following categories, (APRN, RN, LPN, C.N.A.) during their annual convention. For more information about NGNA, the awards or convention, visit their website at www.ngna.org To learn more about the Central Jersey Chapter of NGNA, contact Cindy Shemansky, President at (609) 239-3924.
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Last modified: 01/01/02 |