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Long-Term Care Nursing

 

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Nurses in this field provide continuing care to patients who have been diagnosed with chronic diseases. The care is referred to as sub-acute, and usually involves elderly or disabled patients and their families.

Jacquie L.

Fairmont, MN
RN, Long-Term Care

When I was 16, I put on a crisp white dress and went to work at my local nursing home; I was off on the career that I would spend my life doing. I have tried other areas of nursing, ...

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RELEVANT LINKS

Description:

What is Long-Term Care Nursing?

Articles:

Geriatric Care Managers in High Demand Options

Elder Advocates

Seasons of Change

Organizations:

National Gerontological Nursing Association

American Assisted Living Nurses Association

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

LeadingAge.org

American Health Care Association

National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care

Resources:

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