Geriatric Nursing: Meeting the Complex Needs of Older Adults

随着医疗保健的不断发展，每个专业的培训和流程也必须如此. With the national life expectancy to be approximately 75 years for men and 80 years for women因此，针对患者年龄增长而出现的问题，有专门的专家护理是必要的. In the past, 成人执业护士(ANP)和老年执业护士(GNP)有单独的名称，以帮助将注意力幸运28计划在特定护理和一般护理上. 现在，这两个角色已合并为成人老年学执业护士(AGNP). 这一新名称反映了对老龄化人口复杂需求的更深刻理解，并强调了整体护理的重要性.

什么是AGNP? 

有两种常见的类型 adult gerontology nurse practitioners专门从事初级保健的医生和专门从事急症护理的医生. While both specialties target the adult patient population, there are some key differences to keep in mind.

• 初级保健AGNPs (AGPCNP) are responsible for providing continuous, comprehensive medical care for patients across the adult lifespan. An AGPCNP works mostly in outpatient care facilities, 帮助患者通过他们的健康评估和管理长期慢性疾病. With their expertise in general adult health, agpcnp充当患者医疗保健的“大局”管理者，并在必要时与专业护理团队联系. AGPCNPs are great communicators and collaborative team members, 经常促进不同专业的护理，以帮助确保患者的长期护理计划和健康需求. 
• 急性护理AGNPs (AGACNP) care for patients with sudden acute conditions, 恶化的慢性疾病或需要额外关注和护理的复杂疾病. Aside from basic nursing duties, AGACNPs also have additional responsibilities, such as performing physical exams, 订购和阅读实验室测试, 诊断医疗状况, developing treatment plans and prescribing medications. AGACNPs may also focus on a particular area of medicine, 比如心脏病学, pulmonology, neurology, 或危重病人，可能需要执行额外的程序, 比如插管, casting injuries and administering anesthetics or sedatives. 

关心整个人 

Whether a Primary Care or Acute Care AGNP, caring for the elderly goes beyond just medical procedures; it embodies a holistic approach that acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical, emotional and social aspects of health as we age. agnp经过独特的训练，以同情心和技巧驾驭这一复杂的医疗领域. AGNPs认识到，优质护理不仅包括症状管理，还包括情感支持, 个人联系, and preserving dignity for the patient.

在身体护理方面, AGNPs是一流的多任务处理者, managing many health concerns common for aging patients, such as chronic illnesses and mobility issues. Whether conducting comprehensive health assessments, devising personalized care plans, 或者与不同的医生和医疗团队合作，以确保最佳的健康覆盖和护理, AGNPs know how to use their specialized skill set to anticipate 与年龄相关的问题, 比如听力或视力丧失, cognitive disruption and mobility issues, 通过预防措施和生活方式的考虑，预防并发症，促进健康老龄化和康复.

而AGNPs则利用他们的医疗实力来量身定制老年患者护理, 使AGNP从其他护理岗位中脱颖而出的是对患者情感体验和福祉的关注和关注. 衰老会带来无数 psychological and emotional challenges 对病人来说，包括孤独、焦虑、恐惧和抑郁. Being able to offer compassionate support, 患者指导和与老年患者的真正联系是AGNP角色的标志. AGNP是病人的提倡者和看护人，在这段可怕的时期, 令人沮丧和不知所措.

老年护理的一个棘手因素是确保病人的尊严和自主权得到保护和承认. 尊重病人以及他们一生的观点和经历对赢得病人的信任和尊重大有帮助, making for a more complete care experience. The AGNP advocates for their patients' rights, 偏好和价值观, 确保护理以人为本，符合个人意愿. 他们还与预先护理计划团队合作，以确保所有人都了解患者的临终偏好和护理目标. For an AGNP, it is their duty to honor the perspectives, wishes, and wisdom of each elderly patient, thereby creating an environment of dignity, 同情和尊重. 

At a time in life when a person can feel most vulnerable, especially when dealing with health issues, 有一个支持性的, warm, 一个有同情心的人在你身边对病人来说意味着整个世界, 无论是情感上还是身体上. 

Becoming an AGNP is an enriching field of nursing, 将临床专业知识与对成人和老年医疗保健和同情心的深刻理解相结合. MSN-AGNP计划为有抱负的从业者提供多样化的技能和以患者为中心的知识，以解决老年患者面临的独特挑战. 

无论你是在寻找方法来扩展你的护理技能，还是想要进一步发展你的职业生涯，获得更高的学位, Herzing offers 认可的课程选择 支持团队帮助你在教育的每个阶段取得成功.