Gerontology Nurses: Are They Needed in the Air Force?

Abstract

Gerontology nursing is a growing specialty in the civilian sector with more than 40 colleges and universities offering accredited masters' programs in gerontology. Air Force facilities provide health care for retirees and their dependents, yet there are no gerontology nurses in the Air Force. This staff analysis examines population changes in the U.S. and DOD retired population, reviews the use of Air Force facilities by retirees (especially elderly retirees), identifies the uniqueness of the elderly that makes their care a specialty, and explores possible roles for the gerontological nurse in the Air Force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA172333

Entities

People

  • Christine B. Schaub

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • California
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Nurses
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Students
  • Training
  • United States

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