M1 A2 DB: THE GERONTOLOGICAL EXPLOSION
Overview
Many in the nursing profession would argue that there is a significant shortage of gerontological nurses. This observation is startling considering the National Institute on Health reports a “gerontological explosion” of older adults in the United States and around the world. Gerontological nursing is an often-neglected area in basic nursing education. In this discussion topic, we will look at the reasons why gerontological nursing is an underserved area of practice.
Required Reading:
1. American Nursing Association (2015). Nursing – Scope and Standards of Practice. 3rd Edition.
2. ACL (2016). A Profile of Older Americans.
Administration on Aging, Administration for Community Living
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
After reading and viewing the required instructional materials, draft a response to the following questions:
1. What does the term “gerontological nurse” mean to you?
2. Why do you think so few students choose gerontological nursing as a specialty?
3. What would increase interest in this area of nursing?
4. What is the relationship between A Profile of Older Americans: 2016 and the ANA Standards and Scope of Practice Nursing?
a. Your post must contain minimum of two (2) references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. No direct quotes!
b. Your post must have an introduction with a thesis statement
c. Your post must have a conclusion.
d.
References:
Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required course materials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.
Words Limits
Initial Post: Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one (1) page)
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