1984: National Gerontological Nursing Association
1989: ANA offered Gerontological Clinical Specialist.
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Core Elements of
Gerontological Nursing Practice
Evidence-based practice:
Standards for nursing practice:
Based on research
Systematic analysis
Used to guide and evaluate nursing practice
ANA standards and scope
Principles:
Scientific data regarding theories
Biological and social sciences
Guides care for gerontological nursing
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ANCC* Guidelines for the Scope…
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