Mezey and Fulmer (2002) justify gerontological nursing research and the work of gerontological advanced practice nurses by concluding the following:
a. Other scientists devalue gerontological nursing research.
b. The research influences outcomes from nursing care in a positive way.
c. Gerontological care is expensive but re-quired in long-term care.
d. Gerontological nursing research is well known to practicing nurses.
B
The practices of advanced practice nurses, who base their practice on nursing research, have re-sulted in positive older adult outcomes and cost effectiveness. The scientific community widely accepts the research. Advanced practice nurses generate positive outcomes and are cost effective in many settings. Mezey and Fulmer believe the goal of gerontological nursing is to disseminate the knowledge from gerontological nursing research to all nurses and to have the knowledge ap-plied to their practices.
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