Gerontological Content in Canadian Nursing and Social Work Programs

Gerontological Content in Canadian Nursing and Social Work Programs

METHOD A survey of gerontological content in nursing and social work programs across Canada (English speaking) was conducted. The survey tool was the competencies list developed for interprofessional gerontological education by the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE). Deans or designates of English-speaking nursing and social work programs across Canada were contacted by e-ma...

The CLASS Act and gerontological social work.

Infusing gerontological nursing content into advanced practice nursing education.

The inclusion of gerontology content in the nursing curriculum is paramount as our population of older adults grows. As one of 10 recipients of the John A. Hartford Foundation/AACN awards for Enhancing Gerontological and Geriatric Nursing Education for Advanced Practice Nursing Programs, we successfully integrated gerontological/ geriatric content throughout core courses for all concentrations ...

NGNA: Position Paper on essential gerontological nursing education in registered nursing and continuing education programs.

Integrating gerontological content across advanced practice registered nurse programs.

PURPOSE Faculty members across the country are faced with integrating gerontological content and competencies across advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) programs that focus on the adult-gerontology population. The purpose of this initiative was to effectively and efficiently integrate gerontological content into the adult management courses for several APRN programs in acute and primary c...