Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-294) and index
History and development of geriatric nursing -- Geriatric nurse pioneers and their contributions -- Nurses in action : the second generation -- Geriatric nurse leaders today -- Recognition of geriatric care as a specialty practice -- Geriatric nursing organizations and affiliates -- Educational programs and publications for geriatric and gerontological nurses -- Nursing research and geriatric care -- Elements of attracting nurses to the field -- Nursing and the future care of the aged : possibilities and opportunities.
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