Foundations and
Competencies of
Gerontological Nursing |
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, Terms in this set (80)
Gerontology vs. Geriatrics Gerontology is the broad study of aging; geriatrics focuses on medical care for
older adults.
Focus of Gerontological Nursing Emphasizes healthy aging, functional ability, independence, and quality of life
over disease alone.
Historical Landmark: 1960s Nursing Specialty The ANA officially formed the gerontological nursing specialty.
Historical Landmark: 1970s ANA Action The ANA created the Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing.
Historical Landmark: 1980s Organization Establishment of the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA).
Historical Landmark: 1990s Center Establishment of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYU.
Key Roles of the Gerontological Nurse Direct-care provider, teacher, leader, advocate, and evidence-based clinician.
RN Practice Requirement for Gerontological Must be an RN for at least 2 years full-time.
Certification
Clinical Practice Hour Requirement for Certification Minimum 2,000 clinical practice hours in gerontological nursing within 3 years.
Continuing Education Requirement for Certification Complete 30 hours of continuing education in gerontological nursing within 3
years.
Determinants of Nursing Scope of Practice Defined by state regulations and individual patient needs.
Clinical Practice Standards Framework Follows the nursing process framework: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation (ADPIE).
Professional Performance Standards Scope Covers quality of care, ethics, research, collegiality, and transitions of care.
Components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Integrates best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences/values.
Competencies of
Gerontological Nursing |
Study Guide, Practice
Questions & Exam
Review
|Guaranteed success|
, Terms in this set (80)
Gerontology vs. Geriatrics Gerontology is the broad study of aging; geriatrics focuses on medical care for
older adults.
Focus of Gerontological Nursing Emphasizes healthy aging, functional ability, independence, and quality of life
over disease alone.
Historical Landmark: 1960s Nursing Specialty The ANA officially formed the gerontological nursing specialty.
Historical Landmark: 1970s ANA Action The ANA created the Standards of Practice for Geriatric Nursing.
Historical Landmark: 1980s Organization Establishment of the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA).
Historical Landmark: 1990s Center Establishment of the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at NYU.
Key Roles of the Gerontological Nurse Direct-care provider, teacher, leader, advocate, and evidence-based clinician.
RN Practice Requirement for Gerontological Must be an RN for at least 2 years full-time.
Certification
Clinical Practice Hour Requirement for Certification Minimum 2,000 clinical practice hours in gerontological nursing within 3 years.
Continuing Education Requirement for Certification Complete 30 hours of continuing education in gerontological nursing within 3
years.
Determinants of Nursing Scope of Practice Defined by state regulations and individual patient needs.
Clinical Practice Standards Framework Follows the nursing process framework: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation (ADPIE).
Professional Performance Standards Scope Covers quality of care, ethics, research, collegiality, and transitions of care.
Components of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Integrates best research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences/values.
