title: Gerontological nursing. 2: Refocusing the community agenda.
abstract: This, the second in a series of articles considering potential developments in gerontological nursing, focuses on a community setting. It highlights current trends in policy which emphasizes the promotion of independence and outlines implications for community nurses. The authors argue that if new roles are to emerge then the educational preparation of community nurses must reflect more fully future policy initiatives.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing and Community Health, Glasgow Caledonian University.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Tolson
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nolan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration; D005544:Forecasting; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration; D006113:United Kingdom