title: Bridging the generation gap.
abstract: Generational differences will always exist among nurses and patients. However, with our limited resources, the aging of our patient population, and increased longevity, it is pivotal that we identify effective strategies to transcend generational differences that may compromise patient care. By joining forces, we can maximize our knowledge and skills and in the process enhance our ability to value the contribution of these generational differences to improve quality nursing care and rehabilitation practice. Although the solutions may not be simple, we must persist in discovering creative solutions to overcome the multiple conflicts emerging from patient and nursing generational differences.
authors.forename: Elaine Tilka
authors.initials: ET
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology