The son of a nursing home resident asks a nurse: "What is the significance of being certified in gerontology? I see that you are, but not all of the nurses are." The best response by the nurse is which of the following?
a. "National certification as a gerontological nurse is a way to demonstrate special knowledge in caring for older adults"
b. "National certification in gerontology is required for all nurses who have worked in this setting for 2 or more years"
c. "National certification is only available to nurses who have a Baccalaureate degree in nursing"
d. "Only advanced practice nurses, like nurse practitioners, are certified in gerontology"
ANS: A
National certification is a way to demonstrate special expertise in caring for older adults. It is not required for practice in any setting across the continuum of care, and it is not exclusive to nurses with Baccalaureate degrees. There is both a generalist and a specialist gerontological nursing cer-tification. The generalist functions in a variety of settings providing care to older adults and their families. The specialist has advanced gerontological education at a Masters level.
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