FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024
Gerontological Nursing: Past, Present,
and Future (Exam 1) Study Guide
Solutions
Eldercare - Ans:✔✔-Projected to be the fastest growing employment sector in health care in the US
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010) - Ans:✔✔-Provides many initiatives that will have a
direct impact on gerontological nursing with regard to workface, education, and practice
ANA Gerontological Nursing - Ans:✔✔-Scope and Standards of Practice addresses knowledge and skills
for nursing
Older adult competencies - Ans:✔✔-Have been developed by the American Association of Colleges of
Nursing (AACN) and are reflected in the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing
Practice
Gerontological nursing - Ans:✔✔-Offers a wide variety of settings and circumstances with limitless
opportunities
Can function in generalist or specialist roles
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