This programme is designed to provide a high standard, affordable local gerontological post RN diploma programme that meets the changing needs of the ageing population in Barbados and the re-gion.
Successful completion of a specialist post-qualification education in gerontological nurs-ing which builds upon initial generalist nurs-ing education Provides nursing care predominantly with old-er people Full member of the multidisciplinary health and social care team Works in a variety of settings where older peo-ple are cared for
General Nurse Certification (Associate Degree/Bachelors/certificate),A minimum of 2-3 years post-basic RN experienceExperience at a gerontological institution would be an asset.
Provide care for the elderly in any setting: prevention of illness, injury or disability promotion of healthmaintenance of the health of elderly popula-tions Provision of health education, care management and primary care to elderly and families who are members of vulnerable populations and high risk groups
• Geriatric/District Hospitals• Acute Hospitals e.g. Queen Elizabeth• Psychiatric Hospitals• Private Nursing homes• Assisted living facilities• Polyclinics