Several organizations collaborated in 2001 to publish Scope and Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice by the ANA.What is the significance of the collaborative effort to gerontological nurses?

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Various gerontological nursing organizations collaborated to define the criteria for gerontological nursing practice,demonstrating an agreement among the various organizations on these standards.The collaboration among multiple organizations potentially improves the quality of gerontological nursing care as the number of older adults grows.This document establishes the criteria for gerontological nursing practice.
To improve the health care to older adults,all graduating students should master minimum competencies in gerontological nursing; however,many students continue to receive little specialty training and education in the care of older adults.

Several Organizations Collaborated in 2001 to Publish Scope and Standards