title: Continuing care retirement communities and the role of the wellness nurse.
abstract: As the number of CCRCs increases, nurses will have more opportunities for autonomous practice, largely because this industry is largely not regulated. It is important to understand factors that may influence the scope of practice. In the roles of consultant, advisor, triage nurse, and friend, the wellness nurse can greatly affect the health of apartment residents living in retirement communities.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Petit
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006293:Health Promotion; D016852:Housing for the Elderly; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description