Background: With the global population growth of older people, health care needs nurses
interested in caring for this population. Studies have found a relationship between attitudes …

AIM This study examined how intentional first encounters as a nursing student, as well as
prior relationships with older adults, influenced baccalaureate prelicensure nursing students' …

Nursing students rate geriatric nursing poorly in career preferences, but aging populations
mean more older people require access to health care. Negative attitudes held by nursing …

Background Finding workers to care for older adults in healthcare settings has become a
priority, and research identifying factors influencing a nursing student's intention to make …

Nursing education programs have a responsibility to prepare future nurses to care for the
growing number of older adults who will be accessing health care services. Preparation …

Background: The population of older people is increasing worldwide. The social and
healthcare systems need many nurses to care for the elderly. Positive attitudes increase the …

Background: Due to changing demographics in the population, the majority of current
nursing students will work mostly with older people after graduation. It is known that most …

This study investigates novice and experienced student nurses' attitudes about caring for
patients across the lifespan. Students were also asked why they would enjoy or not enjoy …

Nursing students often hesitate to work with older adults due to a lack of knowledge and
preconceived notions. Students also experience increased anxiety and lack confidence in …

Changes in nursing students' perceptions of and preferences for working with the elderly
population after completion of a bachelor's program in nursing science were examined …