Research in Gerontological Nursing

Print ISSN: 1940-4921

Online ISSN: 1938-2464

The premier journal for geriatric nurse researchers

Research in Gerontological Nursing is a bimonthly, peer-reviewed publication offering cutting-edge, interdisciplinary gerontological nursing research to educators, academicians, clinicians, and policymakers involved with older adults in all health care settings. Begin to explore the Journal and all of its great benefits such as:

• Quantitative, qualitative, methodological, and theoretical research articles
• Featured intervention studies
• The annual State of the Science Commentary, authored by national gerontological leaders
• 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 0.964

Past Issue

November/December 2016
Volume 9 · Issue 6

Guest Editorial

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Top 10 List for Building Team Science

Karen M. Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Joel G. Anderson, PhD, CHTP

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2016;9(6):254-255 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20161028-01

Research Brief

Predicting Off-Label Antipsychotic Medication Use in a Randomly Selected Nursing Home Sample Based on Resident and Facility Characteristics

William E. Mansbach, PhD; Ryan A. Mace, MS; Kristen M. Clark, BS; Isabella M. Firth, MA; Jacqueline K. Breeden, MBA

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2016;9(6):257-266 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20160920-03

Empirical Research

Identifying Critical Factors in Determining Discharge Readiness from Skilled Home Health: An Interprofessional Perspective

Melissa O'Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, COS-C; Helene Moriarty, PhD, RN, FAAN; Rose Madden-Baer, DNP, RN, MHSA, PHCNS-BC; Kathryn H. Bowles, PhD, RN, FAAN, FACMI

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2016;9(6):269-277 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20160930-01

How Do We Promote Health?: From the Words of African American Older Adults With Dementia and Their Family Members

Fayron Epps, PhD, RN; Lisa Skemp, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN; Janet K. Specht, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2016;9(6):278-287 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20160928-01

Modes of Decision Making Used by Nursing Home Residents and Their Families When Confronted With Potential Hospital Readmission

Ruth M. Tappen, EdD, RN, FAAN; Deborah Elkins, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC; Sarah Worch, MS, MA; MaryAnn Weglinski, RN

Research in Gerontological Nursing. 2016;9(6):288-299 https://doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20160920-01