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There is a need for more training and experience in geriatric care to work with the aging population and in long-term facilities.
"I don't know that in higher education there's much emphasis on geriatrics or gerontology. I think most of the nurses are trained in acute care, and then when they get into the long-term setting we have to train them on geriatric care, hospice care, how to do rehab, and how to work with therapists. It just doesn't seem like they come out ready for long-term care." | Southeast |
"I would agree that the curriculum doesn't prepare nurses for long-term care. And I think we, as long-term care providers, would be willing to be a resource to the colleges if they wanted some help in offering a course or at least getting more knowledge in that." | Southeast |