There’s a new Certificate in Aging Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. How could it benefit nursing students? “Having an area of expertise, especially one geared towards a huge need in healthcare, is an asset …
Sarah Endicott
Ageism: Bad for Health, Healthcare, and Research
University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing Assistant Professor Kristen Pecanac, PhD, RN studies interactions among healthcare practitioners, patients, and family members as they make treatment decisions in hospital settings. She says the peer review process …
Nurses on the Frontlines of Addressing Elder Abuse
Cecilia’s son told her that the government had stopped sending her Social Security checks. Concerned, Cecilia talked to another family member, who had noticed the son making big-ticket purchases. It didn’t take long to figure …
A Day in the Life of a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
“How are you feeling today, Esther?” asks Sarah Endicott, DNP, APNP, GNP-BC. Endicott is starting her rounds at the rural skilled nursing facility where she sees patients once a week. “I’m Sarah, the nurse practitioner, …
Crafting Tools for Dementia Friendly Care and Communities
Charlie holds up a prescription bottle and looks at the pharmacist, confused. “You are not due for a refill on your metoprolol,” says the pharmacist. “I refilled this medication for you Tuesday. Remember?” “I need …