A nursing home executive interviews RNs to fill a full-time position for direct patient care to maintain the standards of elder care. Which nurse should the nursing home hire?
a. Nurse from a certified college
b. Certified gerontological nurse
c. Nurse with 15 years of experience
d. Gerontological nurse practitioner
B
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A Incorrect. A nurse educated in a certified college does not necessarily have spe-cialty education and training in gerontology.
B Correct. A certified gerontological nurse receives education and training to care for elders, assuring the nursing home and the public that the nurse has mastered the specialized skills and knowledge to care for elders according to gerontolog-ical nursing standards.
C Incorrect. A nurse with 15 years experience might have no experience with ger-ontology and offers no proof of specialized knowledge or skills.
D Incorrect. Although a gerontological nurse practitioner receives specialized education and training in gerontology, these nurses provide primary care in a nursing home.
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