The nurse manager at an independent facility for patients with Alzheimer disease and dementia is preparing to hire nursing staff. Which qualification does the nurse manager consider the most important asset?

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The most important characteristic in a caregiver being interviewed for a position with patients with Alzheimer disease or dementia is some basic training specifically about dementia. Working in an extended care facility may or may not be the most important characteristic; the specific experience with Alzheimer disease or dementia can vary. Personal experience with a family member is a positive characteristic; however, some specific basic training is most important. Nurses who work on Alzheimer\dementia units need to be able to modify clinical practices to accommodate the needs of patients with dementia. This ability alone is not the most important characteristic, and the skill is likely to be covered in an additional basic training program.

The Nurse Manager at an Independent Facility for Patients with Alzheimer