Professor serves as co-editor of new textbook, 'Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes.'
JoAnne Reifsnyder, PhD ’00, MBA, RN, FAAN, professor, is one of three editors for a new textbook, Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes, published by Sigma. In addition, Elizabeth Galik, PhD ’07, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, professor and chair, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health, and Joan Carpenter, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, FPCN, assistant professor, co-authored chapters included in the book.
Long-term care settings are highly regulated environments where the emphasis historically has been on compliance. Many misconceptions persist about practice in nursing homes, and these go largely unaddressed within nursing education programs. Herein lines one of the significant barriers to improving nursing home care.
Practice & Leadership in Nursing Homes dispels many misconceptions and provides a foundation for clinical practice in a unique, exciting setting — illustrating how high-quality nursing care can result in positive resident outcomes. The book challenges educators and students to look beyond incorrect perceptions and negative attitudes to see a vibrant, growing health care sector ripe for nurses to make an impact and build rewarding careers. Topics covered include comprehensive care planning, models of care delivery, common geriatric syndromes, staff development and training, and nursing home financing and regulatory information.