Conquer the Gerontological Nursing Certification Exam is a focused review guide for nurses preparing to strengthen their knowledge of gerontological nursing and the care of older adults. The book addresses comprehensive geriatric assessment, clinical reasoning, nursing diagnoses, pharmacotherapy, planning, implementation, evaluation, medication safety, contraindications, and professional nursing foundations.

Coverage includes functional and cognitive assessment, psychosocial health, sensory and neurologic changes, cardiovascular and respiratory assessment, falls, mobility, nutrition, hydration, elimination, pain, polypharmacy, medication management, multimorbidity, dementia, delirium, frailty, rehabilitation, skin integrity, infection prevention, and chronic disease management in older adults.

Later chapters address cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, musculoskeletal, and mental health disorders; palliative and end-of-life care; ethical and legal issues; long-term care and care transitions; health promotion; patient and family education; cultural care; technology and informatics; evidence-based practice; emergency preparedness; abuse and neglect; and care coordination.

Designed as a concise review resource, this guide reinforces key concepts alongside broader study materials, formal instruction, and practical experience. A final Knowledge Check provides additional review of important concepts presented throughout the book. The examination outline emphasizes Assessment and Diagnosis, Planning/Implementation/Evaluation, and Professional Foundation, which together account for the scored examination domains.