Geriatric Notes is an essential quick reference guide for those who provide care to the elderly both inpatient and outpatient. Designed to offer the basics with a practical, accessible, and concise approach that's easy to understand.
Geriatric Notes was written by Jamie W. Smith as a pocket size powerhouse resource guide for the clinician, student, or caregiver on the go. Whether on rounds, in class, or with a loved one, Geriatric Notes offers an easy to understand overview of most common diagnoses, topics, and symptoms encountered in the aging population.
The 414 page book fits easily in a lab coat pocket, or a backpack. Sections include health promotion, neurology and psychiatry, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastroenterology, genitourinary, rheumatology, dermatology, endocrinology, labs, Beers list, and common presentations. 4 different technical aspects???
Jamie W. Smith grew up in Ferrum, VA and attended Franklin County High. She would countinue her education at Liberty University and graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. After Liberty, Jamie would attend James Madison University and graduate with her Masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner. As a loving wife, and mother of two, Jamie seeks to add equity to her profession and surrounding community. Starting out as a NP, Jamie struggled to find resources for clinical practice that were not overwhelming. As she would train new healthcare providers, they would ask for copies of her work. This would lead Jamie to take the next step and consider publishing her efforts. With the help of physician Dr. Bradley J. Goad, Jamie would go on to author Geriatric Notes.
"[Geriatric Notes] is an excellent quick yet comprehensive resource to use when managing geriatric patients."
Sheila Grossman, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
"It is refreshing to see such challenging material presented in a concise and easy to understand manner."
Rachel W. Cozort, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE
"The material presented in [Geriatric Notes] provides a concise reference for APNs and those who work with the geriatric population."
Susan D. Beck, PhD, RN
As a newer practitioner, I found myself carrying around several books with me for reference. It was tiring carrying all those books but now I've replaced them with this one. Very concise and to the point. You get common symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and first line treatments. I also enjoyed the "clinical pearls" at the end of the sections. It's nice to travel lighter but still feel like you have a good reference to fall back on.
Donna B
"[Geriatric Notes] is a must-have resource for every practitioner, new or current, because it defines specifically the steps necessary to provide prevention and health promotion to geriatric patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dementia, delusions, cerebrovascular accidents, and much more. This handy guide provides all of the commonly used, but rarely memorized information you need—from definitions, causes, risk factors, symptoms, to tests and assessment, treatment and comprehensive management, making it easy to navigate."
David J. Carter, PhD
Fabulous resource for any practitioner regardless of level of experience! Concise information. Easy to follow and understand. An absolute necessity for any one caring for the geriatric population.....nursing student, nurse, NP, PA, or physician. Spend the money. You won’t be sorry.
Angela Bedwell
I absolutely love this book! The information is clear, concise, detailed, and easy to follow! All of the information that you want to know instantly. This book is very useful for students and those currently in practice.
Tina Muse
“It is revitalizing for an experienced nurse to have as a text or reference book."
Sola Aina-Popoola, PhD, RN-BC
Excellent go to book. References many diseases, processes. Easy to use, and understand. Great asset to your medical library.
Susan Martin
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