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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.

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Description:

What is Long-Term Care Nursing?

Articles:

Geriatric Living Options

Elder Advocates

Seasons of Change

Organizations:

National Gerontological Nursing Association

American Assisted Living Nurses Association

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

American Health Care Association

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

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