Geriatrics Nursing Career Resources

Geriatrics is the branch of medicine concerned with the physiological, pathological and psychological health care needs of an aging patient population.

A geriatrics nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, as well as develops and implements individualized nursing care plans. A geriatrics nurse typically administers care to patients in an outpatient, inpatient or long term care (LTC) setting.

Geriatrics nursing is practiced by nurses who have specialized formal, post-secondary education and who function in highly autonomous roles.