Which gerontological nursing organization welcomes nurses from all educational backgrounds?
a. The National Gerontological Nursing As-sociation (NGNA)
b. The National Conference of Gerontologi-cal Nurse Practitioners (NCGNP)
c. The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA/LTC)
d. The American Society on Aging (ASA)
A
The NGNA was formed specifically for all levels of nursing personnel: registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and certified nursing assis-tants (CNAs). The NCGNP is, as its name implies, limited to nurse practitioners. The NADO-NA/LTC is, as its name implies, limited to directors and assistant directors of nursing. The ASA is an interdisciplinary organization not limited to nurses.
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