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1Lecturer · PhD Student, Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing
|January 26, 2026
Summary
Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) curricula require enhancement. Findings highlight a need to strengthen didactic education and clinical practice for better elder care expertise.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Professional Training
Background:
- Gerontological Nurse Practitioners (GNPs) play a crucial role in elder care.
- Effective curricula are essential for developing specialized geriatric nursing skills.
- Nurses' perceptions offer valuable insights into curriculum effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' perceptions of Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) programme curricula.
- To identify positive and negative aspects of current GNP curricula.
- To gather suggestions for improving GNP programme content and delivery.
Main Methods:
- Conventional content analysis of interview data.
- Interviews conducted with 21 certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioners.
- Qualitative analysis to identify themes and categories within curriculum feedback.
Main Results:
- Positive feedback focused on knowledge acquisition and skill application in elder care.
- Negative feedback highlighted insufficient didactic education and suboptimal clinical practice.
- Key areas for improvement include core course enhancement and clinical practice quality.
Conclusions:
- Current GNP curricula need re-evaluation to ensure quality education for geriatric care.
- Stakeholders should consider curriculum revisions to meet the demands of elder healthcare.
- Enhanced training is vital for preparing GNPs for diverse healthcare settings.
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