Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 10, 2026

A Computerized Functional Skills Assessment and Training Program Targeting Technology Based Everyday Functional Skills
Published on: February 13, 2020
Addressing future demands: Development of an online gerontological nursing course
Beth Mastel-Smith1, Tracy Nash1, Kleanthe Caruso1
1School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Tyler, 3900 University Blvd., Tyler, TX 77006, USA.
Abstract:
Nursing students often hold negative views of and do not want to work with older people. Innovative approaches to engage nursing students in geriatric content hold the potential to improve attitudes, a crucial step in meeting the aging population's healthcare needs. This article describes the process of developing, implementing and evaluating an online, undergraduate nursing gerontology course. Development was based on Mezirow's Transformative Learning Theory. Student reflections collected from approximately 200 individuals over two semesters about knowledge gained and the effect on attitudes about aging and older adults are summarized.
Related Concept Videos
Current Trends in Nursing I
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching II: Planning and Implementation
Nursing Implementation
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
Current Trends in Nursing II
Fundamentals of Nursing Process II
Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching I: Assessment and Diagnosis
It is critical to determine the patient's learning needs during the assessment. Determination of learning needs compounds data...

