Geriatric Nursing Jobs

Geriatric Nursing

Geriatric nurses and gerontological nurses work in all healthcare settings to provide both preventative and acute care to the elderly population. Geriatric and gerontological nursing certification programs approved by the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) include: Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP-BC), Gerontology CNS (GCNS-BC) and Gerontological Nurse (RN, BC). Professional organizations for geriatric and gerontological nursing include the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA), American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts excellent job growth for registered nurses, and as the elderly population continues to grow, the job outlook will be especially favorable for geriatric and gerontological nurses.