The John A. Hartford Foundation

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The Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence seeks to train nurse scientists and clinicians to ensure that "best geriatric practices" are produced and used by:

  1. Educational programs that prepare geriatric nurse clinicians
  2. Practicing clinicians and clinical agencies
  3. Policy-makers who control resources and influence the environments where older persons live
  4. The lay public to enhance self-care and caregiving skills


  • Photos from Oct. 21 Gero Psych Collaborative Core Competency Workgroup Meeting, Washington DC (Click on each photo to enlarge)

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  • Call for Applications

    BAGNC Scholarship and Fellowship Programs BAGNC is seeking nurses who are committed to advancing the field of advancing geriatric nursing. For more information and to apply, please see www.geriatricnursing.org/applications
  • Geriatric Nurse Leadership Academy

    The application process is now open for the 2008-2009 Geriatric Nurse Leadership Academy. This NEW academy was initiated by Sigma Theta Tau, and developed with a grant from The John A Hartford Foundation in partnership with the Hartford Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. The Hartford Center at IOWA will assist your candidates in the completion of this application.
    Please direct any inquiries to Dr. Meridean Maas, Iowa's leader in the development of this academy at meridean-maas@uiowa.edu.

    Geriatric Academy Website
  • The strengths and success of the Iowa Hartford Center provides opportunity for synergy with the other Hartford Centers of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at The University of Pennsylvania, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Oregon Health Sciences University and The University of California at San Francisco. These collaborative initiatives are important in addressing critical issues in the field of aging.

    Geropsych Initiative
  • MMSE copyright

    Many healthcare providers are unaware that the Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) is protected by copyright. This is the information about the MMSE copyright.
    Click here for details.


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