Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Print ISSN: 0098-9134

Online ISSN: 1938-243X

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Geriatric nursing’s most trusted clinical journal for over 40 years

The Journal of Gerontological Nursing is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal publishing clinically relevant original articles on the practice of gerontological nursing across the continuum of care in a variety of health care settings, for more than 40 years. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as::

• Sections including “Geropharmacology,” “Person-Centered Care,” “Public Policy,” and “Technology Innovations”
• Evidence-based practice guidelines published three times per year
• Access to current articles, as well as several years of archived content
• Manuscripts posted online just 2 months after acceptance

Journal Impact Factor
2018 Impact Factor 0.840

Current Issue

January 2020
Volume 46 · Issue 1

Editorial

Free

Ushering in the New Year With New Research, New Grants, and Age-Friendly Stories to Tell

Donna M. Fick, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):4-6 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191205-01

Thank You to Reviewers

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2019 Reviewers

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):7 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191204-01

Geropharmacology

Identifying and Bridging the Gaps in Antimicrobial Stewardship in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care

Rachyl Fornaro, PharmD; Emily Heil, PharmD; Kimberly Claeys, PharmD; Fatima Sheikh, MD, CMD, MPH; Fatima Naqvi, MD, CMD; Joshua Chou, PharmD; Ednner Oketch, MS; Daniel Mansour, PharmD; Barbara Zarowitz, PharmD; Nicole Brandt, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, BCPP, FASCP

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):8-13 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191211-01

Technology Innovations

Teaching Technology to Older Adults: Modalities Used by Student Mentors and Reasons for Continued Program Participation

Dara L. LoBuono, MS, RDN; Skye N. Leedahl, PhD; Elycia Maiocco, BS

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):14-20 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191118-02

Feature Article

Supplemental Data

The Role, Education, and Experience of Health Care Assistants in End-of-Life Care in Long-Term Care: A Scoping Review

Una Cronin, RGN, MSc; Joan McCarthy, PhD; Nicola Cornally, PhD

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):21-29 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20191022-01

Resilience in Bereaved Caregivers of Persons With Dementia

Elizabeth Jane Jensen, BSN, RN; Katherine P. Supiano, PhD; Marilyn Luptak, PhD; Troy Anderson, PhD; Cynthia Beynon, MSN, RN

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):30-36 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191022-02

Perceived Benefits of Using Nonpharmacological Interventions in Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia With Lewy Bodies

Juyoung Park, PhD; Heather Howard, PhD; Magdalena I. Tolea, PhD; James E. Galvin, MD, MPH

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):37-46 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191217-01

AGS Update

Geriatrics Experts on Achieving Gender Equity in Health Care: “When Women Rise, We All Rise”

Sunny Linnebur, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, BCPS, BCGP

Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 2020;46(1):47-48 https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20191206-02