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, What was the first national meeting It was held in 1962.
for geriatric nurses?
When did geriatric nursing receive In 1966.
formal recognition as a specialty?
What was published in 1950 that The first gerontological nursing text.
marked a milestone in gerontological
nursing?
What major change did the ANA The name was changed from geriatric nursing
make in 1976 regarding geriatric division to gerontological nursing division.
nursing?
What was the significance of the 1981 It was the first international conference on
international conference? gerontological nursing.
What does evidence-based practice A systematic approach that uses existing research
in gerontological nursing involve? for clinical decision-making.
What is the purpose of standards in They serve as a guide in professional nursing
gerontological nursing practice? practice and reflect the desired level of care.
What is the first standard of the ANA Assessment: The gerontological nurse collects
Standards of Gerontological Nursing patient health data.
Practice?
What does the standard of diagnosis The gerontological nurse analyzes the assessment
entail in gerontological nursing? data to determine diagnoses.