title: Enhancing geriatric nursing competencies for RNs in nursing homes.
abstract: The purpose of this review was to determine the best method to deliver education that strengthens geriatric nursing competencies in RNs working in nursing homes to achieve excellent outcomes for a complex population. On the basis of the evidence reviewed, recommendations are made related to the kind of learning activities, structure of educational sessions, and instructor qualifications and consultation activities.
authors.affiliation: Center for Practice Excellence, Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA. mbourbonniere@lifespan.org
authors.forename: Meg
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bourbonniere
authors.forename: Neville E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Strumpf
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005181:Faculty, Nursing; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009735:Nursing Homes; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000193:education*; D000078329:Workforce