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b. define the concepts and dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice.
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2010 incorporates the input of gerontologic nurses from across the United States. It was
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not intended to promote gerontologic nursing practice within acutecare settings, define c
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oncepts or dimensions of gerontologic nursing practice, or elevate the practice of geronto
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a. recognize that nurses must act as advocates for aging patients.
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b. accept that this population represents a substantial portion of those requiring nursing care.
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,c. self-reflect and formulate one’s personal view of aging and the older patient.
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as a whole. Withnurses being members of a society holding such views, it is critical that t
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he individual nurse self-
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reflect on personal feelings and determine whether such feelings will affect the nursing ca
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re that he or she provides to the aging patient. Acting as an advocate is an important nursi
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ng role in all settings. Simply accepting a fact does not help end ageism, nor does recogni
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3. Whenlsdiscussinglsfactorslsthatlshavelshelpedlstolsincreaselsthelsnumberlsoflshealthy,lsindepe

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Less than 4% of older adults live in a formal health care environment. The majority of th
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