Geriatric Nursing en-us Patricia Robertson is one of the School of Nursing's 100 Distinguished Alumni. She was recognized during our 2009 Centennial Celebration for her contributions to the development of the patient care delivery system known as Primary Nursing and for developing and coaching future nurse leaders. This experience established the foundation for her philosophy of leadership – recognizing potential, creating an environment for learning, and removing obstacles to achievement. Congratulations Pat! 20 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/CenterNews/MinnesotaHartfordCenterofGeriatricNursingExcellence/index.htm Center Hosts Two National Nurse Leaders. 28 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/CenterNews/CenterforGerontologicalNursing/index.htm Center Faculty Receive Research Awards. Talley Named 2011 BIRCWH Scholar. 28 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/ExerciseMatters/index.htm Aerobic exercise improves quality of life for people with Alzheimer's disease 28 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.nursing.umn.edu/AboutUs/News/News2011/UniversityofMinnesotaSchoolofNursingReceivesInauguralBSNAwardforInnovativeClinicalRotationinaNursingHome/index.htm The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has announced their BSN Awards for Innovative Clinical Rotation in a Nursing Home. The award honoring the University of Minnesota School of Nursing was presented to Dean Connie Delaney and Vice Dean Sandra Edwardson at the AACNs fall meeting on October 21, 2011. 7 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/Education/AlisonRomstadSteppingTowardLeadership/index.htm In her role as a geriatric nurse practitioner (GNP), Alison Romstad has seen firsthand the challenges that elderly patients face due to polypharmacy, or the use of multiple medications. http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/Education/IdilMohamedAFoundationforSuccess/index.htm When BSN student Idil Mohamed first began her experience at Park Elder Care Center in Minneapolis, she met with a few Somali elders. At her next visit, a line of Somali elders had formed to talk with her. http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/Centers/CenterforGerontologicalNursing/index.htm Partnering to Improve Health for Older Adults http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/Centers/MinnesotaHartfordCenterofGeriatricNursingExcellence/index.htm Scholarships Awarded to Emerging Geriatric Nursing Scientists. Preparing Doctoral Students for Future Geriatric Faculty Roles. http://www.nursing.umn.edu/magazine/PastIssues/FallWinter2010/BuildingtheHealthInformaticsWorkforce/index.htm U of M awarded $5.1 million to prepare health professionals in essential field http://mediamill.cla.umn.edu/mediamill/display/95996 Translating nursing research into improved patient quality of life. http://www.exertstudy.org The purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of the effects of aerobic arm or treadmill exercise on leg pain, walking capability, and quality of life in people with claudication.