The nurse caring for older patients wants to return to school to become a gerontological nursing specialist. Which criteria would the nurse need to achieve in order to fulfill this career goal? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Have a master's degree with advanced nursing practice specialization.
2. Complete at least 500 supervised hours of providing care to older patients.
3. Have a gerontological nurse manager recommend the nurse for the credential.
4. Complete a course in advanced pathophysiology and other health-related courses.
5. Have a doctor of nursing practice degree with advanced nursing practice specialization.
1,2,4,5
Rationale: To be considered as a gerontological nursing specialist, the nurse would need a master's degree with advanced nursing practice specialization.
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