title: Competency profile for registered nurses: NIC in gerontological nursing.
abstract: A number of RNs provide both direct care and leadership in geriatric-care facilities. In this specialized area of care, the contributions of the RN are not well recognized. In this issue, we focus on gerontological nursing and how NIC can be used to describe and communicate this highly specialized role.
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019090:Case Management / Q000458:organization & administration; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000145:classification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010343:Patient Admission; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018875:Vocabulary, Controlled