An aging population: Who will care for the elderly?

Other Titles

Gerontological nursing

Abstract

The United States is facing a healthcare crisis as baby boomers age and develop complex healthcare issues, creating a significant need for nurses prepared with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to manage the complex care of the geriatric population. Are baccalaureate prepared nurses ready to care for the aging tsunami?

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Susan Cairone
Margie J. Hair

Author Details

Susan Cairone, MSN, University of Mary, University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA; Margie Hair, PhD, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Geriatric, Nurses, Prepared

Recommended Citation

Cairone, Susan and Hair, Margie J., "An aging population: Who will care for the elderly?" (2017). Convention. 287.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/287

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission