Gerontology 163WG0600X
Gerontology: Gerontology is studying social, biological, psychological and different aspects of the aging. The multidisciplinary nature of gerontology suggests there are a number of sub-fields. It is closely associated with psychology, and sociology.
Taxonomy Code: 163WG0600X
Nursing Service Providers | Registered Nurse | Gerontology
Nursing Service Providers: Nurses offer care and support to patients. An RN is something of a specialist in patient care and an LPN is more of a generalist. Nurses can be somewhat stationary in a hospital setting or they may offer their services in another setting such as a nursing home or they may even do home visits.
Registered Nurse: A Registered Nurse is a graduate from a nursing program at a college or university and they have successfully passed a national licensing examination. They assist individuals, groups and families to prevent disease and achieve good health. They take care of the sick and injured in numerous establishments, like hospitals, private homes and other health care facilities.