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Elder RNs: learning from their experiences.

Leslie Jean Neal1

  • 1Marymount University in Arlington, VA, USA.

Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|October 19, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Elderly registered nurses shared their experiences, highlighting historical nursing challenges and the profession's evolution. Their insights offer valuable perspectives on nursing education and practice changes over decades.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Gerontology
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • The nursing profession faces ongoing challenges, including shortages.
  • Understanding the historical perspectives of experienced nurses is crucial for addressing current issues.
  • Elderly nurses offer unique insights into the evolution of healthcare and nursing practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions of elderly registered nurses regarding the nursing profession.
  • To understand their personal narratives and views on nursing education and practice.
  • To examine changes in nursing and medicine from their historical vantage point.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory methodology was employed.
  • A qualitative study design was utilized.
  • Data were collected through in-depth interviews with registered nurses aged 65-90.

Main Results:

  • Participants shared personal stories about entering nursing school and their impact on patients.
  • Narratives detailed barriers in nursing education and patient care from the 1920s to 1960s.
  • Experiences reflected significant changes in nursing and medical practices over time.

Conclusions:

  • Elderly nurses' perspectives provide a rich historical context for understanding the nursing profession's evolution.
  • Their accounts underscore the enduring impact of nurses and the need to address systemic barriers.
  • These insights are valuable for current nursing workforce development and education strategies.

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