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Site assessment for NPs in the geriatric setting
The Nurse Practitioner
|July 1, 1983
Summary
Nurse practitioners can find growing careers in nursing homes, especially those specializing in gerontology. A new model helps evaluate these practice sites to match skills with patient needs.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- The nursing home sector presents expanding employment prospects for nurse practitioners.
- Specialization in gerontology allows practitioners to align clinical skills with the complex needs of elderly patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a model for evaluating nurse practitioner practice sites within nursing homes.
- To highlight opportunities for nurse practitioners in geriatric care.
Main Methods:
- Development of an evaluation model for nursing home practice settings.
- Analysis of the alignment between nurse practitioner competencies and patient requirements in long-term care.
Main Results:
- The nursing home environment offers significant opportunities for nurse practitioners.
- Specialized geriatric knowledge enables effective matching of skills to patient care needs.
Conclusions:
- A structured evaluation model can facilitate the integration and effectiveness of nurse practitioners in nursing homes.
- Gerontological specialization is key for nurse practitioners seeking to optimize patient outcomes in long-term care settings.