Well in short; THEY ARE MAKING US LIVE LONGER! Kind of... These nurses are the ones you see in old folk homes who help the elderly. It is a fast growing career. These older adults are at greater risk of injuries and diseases like osteoporosis, Alzheimer's and cancer, which is why Geriatric Nurses focus on preventative care. They also help patients, and their families, cope with certain medical conditions that develop later in life. As a Geriatric Nurse, you can work in nursing homes, with home healthcare services and in hospice facilities taking care of bedridden patients, those with impaired mental ability, and for patients who are in pain.
THINGS YOU'LL DO:
- Help rehabilitate patients after injuries
- Conduct routine check-ups and screenings
- Develop patient care plans
- Assist with pain management
- Bathing and bedsore prevention
YOUR JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
COOL FACTS:
More than 157,200 registered nurses have completed a master’s level program to become certified nurse specialists (CNS), nurse practitioners (NP's), or both.
Only 3 percent of all advanced practice nurses (CNS and NP) are certified in geriatric nursing.
25 percent of nursing programs in this country lack a gerontological faculty member.
So in conclusion you have to be comfortable around old naked bodies. Well bodies in general to just become an original Registered Nurse.
