Gerontological Nurse Practitioner

A GNP is a registered nurse with a master's degree from a nurse practitioner program that specializes in the care of older adults. GNPs are educated to diagnose and manage acute and chronic diseases, taking a holistic approach to meet the medical, psychosocial, and functional needs of older patients.

RELEVANT LINKS

Description:

What is Gerontological Nursing?

Articles:

RN's Gear Up for Aging Boomers

Patience Equals Better Care

Senior Class

Organizations:

American Geriatrics Society

National Gerontological Nursing Association

Resources:

The National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners

John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing

American Geriatrics Association’s Foundation for Health in Aging

Geriatric Nursing Journal

RELATED SPECIALTIES

Hospice/Palliative Nursing

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