Other Titles
Gerontological nursing care
Abstract
Nursing education needs to focus on preparing graduates to understand the special needs of the older adult population and value positions in care of older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes toward older adults and whether a gerontological nursing course changes their attitudes.
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Unknown
Lead Author Affiliation
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Gerontological Nursing, Nursing Student Attitude, Undergraduate Nursing Education
Recommended Citation
Tenhunen, Monica L., "Changing attitudes with a gerontological nursing course" (2017). INRC (Congress). 524.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2017/presentations_2017/524
Conference Name
28th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Dublin, Ireland
Conference Year
2017
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Changing attitudes with a gerontological nursing course
Dublin, Ireland
Nursing education needs to focus on preparing graduates to understand the special needs of the older adult population and value positions in care of older adults. The purpose of this study was to determine baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes toward older adults and whether a gerontological nursing course changes their attitudes.