and a Geriatric Resuscitation Protocol in Colorado in efforts to improve outcomes for this population. Unfortunately, many nursing programs to date have not provided education regarding the unique challenges facing the geriatric patient, so novice and even expert nurses may feel lacking in their abilities when dealing with this population. Case studies can help to bridge the education gap by presenting nurses with a real scenario that discusses the factors that can impact the ability of the elderly person to heal and return to function after traumatic injury