Our mission is to lead gerontological nursing research, education and practice by generating new knowledge, disseminating findings, and translating research into practice that is important locally and globally to improve the health of older individuals, their families, communities and populations. During the past six years faculty members have been awarded over $10 million to conduct aging-related research and educational projects. Center faculty are conducting innovative research on: - Health behavior and quality of life
- Incontinence and skin care management
- Functional health promotion and restoration
- Delirium, dementia, and caregiving
- Alternative therapies
- Quality of long-term care
- Health informatics
- Health policy and aging
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CGN Faculty receive a University of Minnesota Engaged Department Grant to establish the School of Nursing-Presbyterian Homes & Services Collaborative.
Please visit our News and Events Page for more information.
Dr. Kathleen Buckwalter visited the Hartford Center/UMN School of Nursing in April as the Pfizer Visiting Professor for Alzheimer's Disease. Click below to view her April 15 Center for Gerontological Nursing Grand Rounds Presentation entitled "PLST: A Conceptual Framework for Caregiver Training in Dementing Illness"
Buckwalter PLST Presentation
CONTACT HOURS AVAILABLE
On April 14 - 16, 2009, AAPM/Pfizer Visiting Professor Dr. Keela Herr visited the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and gave three scholarly presentations. These presentations are now available online for Continuing Education Contact Hours.
Please click HERE in order to access these presentations and instructions for receiving certificates of completion.
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