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Gerontological Specialties At the University of California, San Francisco, the gerontological Specialty within the scholar program will address either acute or longterm health care needs of the aged. Research and practice will relate to both the biophysical and psychosocial aspects of aging, with resources for studying restorative care and the impact of health policy on care of the elderly. The University of Rochester will offer a specialty in geriatric nursing. The scholar will participate in activities of the university's Center on Aging and a number of community health care agencies providing services to the aged. Research and practice opportunities will be found in the 4'0-bed geriatric unit at Strong Memorial Hospital. The unit, managed by a multidisciplinary staff, focuses on improving functional abilities and investigates risk factors and prevention strategies during acute and long-term hospitalization. Applicants for the program must be registered nurses with earned doctorate degrees and permanent residents of the United States. Deadline for applications for the 1984-85 academic year is Nov. 1. Applicants will be notified of selection by April 1. For information write Mitzi L. Duxbury, RN, PhD, Director, The Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Nurse Scholars Program, 5-140 Unit F, 308 Harvard St. S.E., Minneapolis, M N 55455, or call (612) 376-8117.
Conference Spotlights Gerontological Research N E W YORK, N Y - - A nursing research conference on gerontology will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 1983, at the Hershey Convention Center i n Hershey, Penn. The conference objectives are to identify areas in need of research study related to the aged, and to begin to establish research collaboration with others in the region. The conference is open to certified nurse clinicians, administrators, researchers, and educators.
Cosponsors of the event are the Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Association, Pennsylvania State University, Lancaster General Hospital and Cornwall Manor. Keynote speakers will be Dr. Laurie Gunter, Pennsylvania State University; Dr. John Lynaugh, University of Pennsylvania; and Dr. Jeanie Kayser-Jones, University of California, San Francisco. For information write M A R N A , Teachers College--Box 146, Columbia University, 526 W. 120 St., New York, N Y 10027, or call (212) 6783988.
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CE Course Will Offer Cancer Nursing Update BALTIMORE, MD--"Cancer Nursing: Changing Times," will be the title of a continuing education course to be sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. The program will take place Nov. 7 and 9 at the Turner Auditorium here. Appropriate accreditation will be applied for. The fee is $95. For information write Program Coordinator, Turner 22, 720 Rutland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205, or call (301) 955-6046.
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GSA Meeting To Focus On Values & Life Cycle W A S H I N G T O N , D C - - A s many as 2 , 5 0 0 scientists, educators, clinicians, and practitioners in the field of aging are expected to attend the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in San Francisco Nov. 18-22, at the San Francisco Hilton. The theme for the meeting, " H u man Values and the Life Cycle," will be explored in approximately 1,000 papers, posters, symposia, discussions, and workshops. The meeting will feature scientific and technical exhibits, a media program, and the presentation of awards. For further information write The Gerontological Society of America, 1835 K St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, DC 20006, or call (202) 466-6750.
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Gerontological Specialties At the University of California, San Francisco, the gerontological Specialty within the scholar program will address either acute or longterm health care needs of the aged. Research and practice will relate to both the biophysical and psychosocial aspects of aging, with resources for studying restorative care and the impact of health policy on care of the elderly. The University of Rochester will offer a specialty in geriatric nursing. The scholar will participate in activities of the university's Center on Aging and a number of community health care agencies providing services to the aged. Research and practice opportunities will be found in the 4'0-bed geriatric unit at Strong Memorial Hospital. The unit, managed by a multidisciplinary staff, focuses on improving functional abilities and investigates risk factors and prevention strategies during acute and long-term hospitalization. Applicants for the program must be registered nurses with earned doctorate degrees and permanent residents of the United States. Deadline for applications for the 1984-85 academic year is Nov. 1. Applicants will be notified of selection by April 1. For information write Mitzi L. Duxbury, RN, PhD, Director, The Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Nurse Scholars Program, 5-140 Unit F, 308 Harvard St. S.E., Minneapolis, M N 55455, or call (612) 376-8117.
Conference Spotlights Gerontological Research N E W YORK, N Y - - A nursing research conference on gerontology will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 1983, at the Hershey Convention Center i n Hershey, Penn. The conference objectives are to identify areas in need of research study related to the aged, and to begin to establish research collaboration with others in the region. The conference is open to certified nurse clinicians, administrators, researchers, and educators.
Cosponsors of the event are the Mid-Atlantic Regional Nursing Association, Pennsylvania State University, Lancaster General Hospital and Cornwall Manor. Keynote speakers will be Dr. Laurie Gunter, Pennsylvania State University; Dr. John Lynaugh, University of Pennsylvania; and Dr. Jeanie Kayser-Jones, University of California, San Francisco. For information write M A R N A , Teachers College--Box 146, Columbia University, 526 W. 120 St., New York, N Y 10027, or call (212) 6783988.
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Gentlybut effectivelypreventspatients
from thrashingaboutand possiblyhurt-
ing themselves while sleeping yet the patient can easily loosen the belt himself. Cotton or nylon• Sm., Med., Lg. #1322 Nylon # 1332Cotton
CE Course Will Offer Cancer Nursing Update BALTIMORE, MD--"Cancer Nursing: Changing Times," will be the title of a continuing education course to be sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. The program will take place Nov. 7 and 9 at the Turner Auditorium here. Appropriate accreditation will be applied for. The fee is $95. For information write Program Coordinator, Turner 22, 720 Rutland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21205, or call (301) 955-6046.
P O S E Y Adjustable Footboard
The most advanced footboard available. Light metal plate adjusts to any position. Fits any hospital bed. 1½" thick foam pad has a washable cover.
The P O S E Y Safety Vest
GSA Meeting To Focus On Values & Life Cycle W A S H I N G T O N , D C - - A s many as 2 , 5 0 0 scientists, educators, clinicians, and practitioners in the field of aging are expected to attend the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America in San Francisco Nov. 18-22, at the San Francisco Hilton. The theme for the meeting, " H u man Values and the Life Cycle," will be explored in approximately 1,000 papers, posters, symposia, discussions, and workshops. The meeting will feature scientific and technical exhibits, a media program, and the presentation of awards. For further information write The Gerontological Society of America, 1835 K St., N.W., Suite 305, Washington, DC 20006, or call (202) 466-6750.
An all-purposevest. Prevents sliding forward or falling from wheelchairs or falling from hospital beds. Can be worn for maximum security or maximum freedom. Sin., reed., Ig.
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