Working towards optimal health for all older adults
Purpose
Given the rapidly growing older adult population and the urgent need to prepare the future nurse workforce to care for an aging population, it is imperative to have well-prepared nurse educators not only with knowledge and skills in care of older adults, but also with teaching competence so that they can foster positive attitudes toward older adults and actively engage learners at all levels.
The Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing Program is a Hartford initiative that aims to recognize the leadership of nurse educators working with students, faculty, providers, and older people in diverse settings.
2021 applications now open!
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You are invited to apply for a Certificate of Recognition for Excellence as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing by the National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) if you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Masters or higher degree in nursing
- Post-baccalaureate academic education in gerontological nursing or related professional development programs
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in gerontological nursing education
- Active engagement at the time of application in gerontological/geriatric nursing education which could include, but is not limited to:
- Teaching aging or gerontological/geriatric nursing content/courses
- Curriculum development in gerontological nursing or interprofessional geriatric care
- Clinical, laboratory, or simulation instruction in gerontological nursing or geriatric care
- Administrator or coordinator of aging studies, gerontological nursing education, or interprofessional geriatric education programs
- Providing professional development in gerontological nursing and/or interprofessional geriatric care
- Providing community education in aging or gerontological/geriatric content
The Certificate of Recognition for Excellence as a Distinguished Educator in Gerontological Nursing is awarded with approval by the NHCGNE Board of Directors or designee.
COST
2021 Applications Opening February 10, 2021.