This is a computer-based test (CBT).

A number of authoritative texts, such as those listed, are used in developing the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontological Nursing certification examination. The list is provided as a guide to help you prepare for the examination. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

1. Aiken TD. Legal, Ethical, and Political Issues in Nursing. 2^nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: FA Davis Co; 2004.

2. American Nurses Association. Scope and Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice. 2^nd ed. Silver Spring, Md: American Nurses Publishing; 2001.

3. Arcangelo VP, Peterson AM. Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach. 2^nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006.

4. Beers MH, Berkow R, eds. The Merck Manual of Geriatrics. 3^rd ed. West Point, Pa: Merck & Co; 2000.

5. Bickley LS, Szilagyi PG. Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 9^th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2007.

6. Burke MM, Laramie J. Primary Care of the Older Adult: A Multidisciplinary Approach. 2^nd ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby Inc; 2004.

7. Capezuti E, Zwicker D, Mezey MM, Fulmer T, Gray-Miceli D, Kluger M, eds. Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice. 3^rd ed. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co; 2008. (due 10/07)

8. Easton KL. Gerontological Rehabilitation Nursing. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 1999.

9. Ebersole P, Touhy T, Hess P, Jett K, Luggen AS.Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response. 7^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2008. (due 10/07)

10. Ferrell BR, Coyle N. Textbook ofPalliative Nursing. 2^nd ed. New York, NY: Oxford University Press; 2006.

11. Fischbach FT. A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. 7^th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2004.

12. Fulmer TT, Foreman MD, Walker M, eds. Critical Care Nursing of the Elderly. 2^nd ed. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co; 2001.

13. Haber D. Health Promotion and Aging: Practical Applications for Health Professionals. 4^th ed. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co; 2007.

14. Ham RJ, Sloane PD, Warshaw G, Bernard MA, Flaherty E. Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach. 5^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2007.

15. Hamric AB, Spross JA, Hanson CM. Advanced Practice Nursing: An Integrative Approach. 4 ^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Saunders; 2009.

16. Ignatavicius DD, Workman ML. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Collaborative Care. 5^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Saunders; 2006.

17. Isada CM, Kasten B, Goldman MP, Gray LD, Aberg JA. Infectious Diseases Handbook. 5^th ed. Hudson, Ohio: Lexi-Comp Inc; 2003.

18. Joel LA. Advanced Practice Nursing: Essentials for Role Development. Philadelphia, Pa: FA Davis Co; 2004.

19. Kane RL, Ouslander JG, Abrass IB. Essentials of Clinical Geriatrics. 5^th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004.

20. Linton AD, Lach H. Matteson & McConnell's Gerontological Nursing: Concepts and Practice. 3^rd ed. St Louis, Mo: Saunders; 2007.

21. Lubkin IM, Larsen PD. Chronic Illness: Impact and Interventions. 6^th ed. Sudbury, Mass: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 2006.

22. Luggen AS, Meiner SE, eds. NGNA Core Curriculum for Gerontological Nursing. 2^nd ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby Inc; 2001.

23. Marriner Tomey A. Guide to Nursing Management and Leadership. 8^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby Inc; 2009.

24. Marriner Tomey A, Alligood MR. Nursing Theorists and Their Work. 6^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby Inc; 2006.

25. Marquis BL, Huston CJ. Leadership Roles and Management Functions in Nursing: Theory and Application. 5^th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006.

26. Mauk K. Gerontological Nursing: Competencies for Care. Sudbury, Mass: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 2006.

27. Meiner SE, Lueckenotte AG. Gerontologic Nursing. 3^rd ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby Inc; 2006.

28. Melillo KD, Houde SC, eds. Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. Sudbury, Mass: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 2005.

29. Melnyk BM, Fineout-Overholt E. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2005.

30. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice and Education. 2^nd ed. Harrisburg, Pa: National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists; 2004.

31. Osterweil D, Brummel-Smith K, Beck JC. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2001.

32. Polit DF, Beck CT. Nursing Research: Principles and Methods. 7^th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2004.

33. Rantz MJ, Miller TV, Popejoy LL, Zwygart-Stauffacher M. Outcome-Based Quality Improvement for Long-Term Care. 2^nd ed. Albany, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning; 2003.

34. Redman BK. The Practice of Patient Education: A Case Study Approach. 10^th ed. St Louis, Mo: Mosby Inc; 2007.

35. Reuben DB, Herr KA, Pacala JT, Pollock BG, Potter JF, Semla TP. Geriatrics at Your Fingertips 2007-2008. Malden, Mass: Blackwell Publishing Co; 2008.

36. Selma TP, Beizer JL, Higbee MD. Geriatric Dosage Handbook: Including Clinical Recommendations and Monitoring Guidelines. 12th ed. Hudson, Ohio: Lexi-Comp; 2007.

37. Snyder M, Lindquist R, eds. Complementary/Alternative Therapies in Nursing. 5^th ed. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co; 2006.

38. Stanley M, Blair KA, Beare PG. Gerontological Nursing: Promoting Successful Aging with Older Adults. 3^rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: FA Davis Co; 2005.

39. Stone JT, Wyman JF, Salisbury SA. Clinical Gerontological Nursing: A Guide to Advanced Practice. 2^nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 1999.

40. Swanson EA, Tripp-Reimer T, Buckwalter K, eds. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in the Older Adult: Interventions and Recommendations. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Co; 2001.

41. Tabloski PA. Gerontological Nursing. East Rutherford, NJ: Pearson Education Inc; 2006.

42. US Dept of Health & Human Services. Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2006. Rockville, Md: Agency for Health Care Research and Quality; 2006. Available at: www.ahrq.gov/clinic/pocketgd.htm.