Instrument Evaluation: Attitudes Toward Older Adults and Intent to Work in Geriatrics

Samantha R Denison1, Catherine R Van Son, Janessa Graves

  • 1About the Authors Samantha R. Denison, BSN, RN, was a student at the College of Nursing, Washington State University Spokane, Spokane, Washington, when this research was conducted. Catherine R. Van Son, PhD, RN, ANEF, FGSA, FAAN, is a professor, College of Nursing, Washington State University Vancouver, Vancouver, Washington. Janessa Graves, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor, Honors College Fellow, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington. The authors are grateful to Sue McFadden, MSN, RN, ARNP, for her support in conducting this study. For more information, contact Dr. Van Son at vansonc@wsu.edu.

Summary

Interest in geriatric nursing remains low despite high demand. A study found that while nursing students

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