R: Gerontology Nursing 

No.

Competency 

NO 

YB 

YS 

NA 

R-1 

I have the knowledge and ability to provide gerontology nursing services.

R-2

I have the knowledge and ability to apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to adapt the nursing process to gerontology nursing.

R-3

I know the effects of aging on normal anatomy and physiology.

R-4

I can recognize the normal aging process.

R-5

I can assess and recognize multi-system health issues.

R-6

I know how to recognize cognitive dysfunction in the elderly.

R-7

I can assess for drug induced cognitive disorder.

R-8

I can assess for physiological causes for cognitive changes.

R-9

I intervene and provide emotional support to the client and family when required.

R-10 I can assist in the provision of therapies for the elderly.

R-11 I know how to investigate alternative therapies the client may be accessing.

R-12

I can communicate with the client and family.

R-13 I provide support to the client and family. 

R-14 I provide teaching to the client and family.

R-15 I know how to provide daily care to the geriatric client.

R-16 I apply pharmacological principles in the safe administration of medication.

R-17 I meet the nutritional special needs of the elderly client.

R-18 I can consult and / or refer to other appropriate specialists.

R-19 

I know how to meet the elimination needs in the elderly client.

R-20

I can perform skin and wound care.

R-21

I can provide comfort measures and pain management.

R-22

I participate in the assessment of clients for placement.

R-23

I know how to provide a safe environment.

R-24

I respect the client's and family's wishes within the parameters of safety.

R-25

I can implement alternatives to create a safer environment for client.

R-26

I document client behaviour, treatment, safety precautions, risk issues, and client response.

R-27

I communicate with the client and advocate for the client.

R-28 I am aware of the code status of each client.

R-29 I know and respect the client's Personal / Advance Directive.

R-30 I know the legislation and policies affecting client / family / caregiver.

R-31 I know the protocol regarding guardianship, power of attorney, and trusteeship.

R-32 I participate in team, client, and family conferences.

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