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Skills Needed (or willingness to develop): creative, comprehensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal, nonverbal, text and blogging skills; exceptional ability to multitask and coordinate; in-depth understanding of chronic, multisystem health problems of older adults; ability to work effectively and efficiently in multiple settings (including a drive-thru triage platform, real-time video assessment and treatment, neighborhood assignments); leadership skills to work with large teams of interdisciplinary professionals; strong advocacy skills and clear understanding of policy challenges and implications; genuine care for older adults; willingness to mentor future leaders and/or be a future leader who one day could be named in a news blast (as depicted throughout this article) within the next 25 years. In the past 25 years, the National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA) has become well known and highly respected for its worthy core purpose: To improve the quality of nursing care given to older adults (www.ngna.org). NGNA promoted best practices in care of older adults long before it became the sexy topic it is today. Leadership in NGNA recognizes that now is not the time to take a breather but rather to push forward and continue to be a catalyst for developing expertise in gerontological nursing. NGNA is now preparing to vault into the next 25 years, diligently seeking, encouraging, and supporting gerontological nurse leaders ‘‘in the making’’ to change the face of nursing care for older adults. Throughout this article, current thoughts |
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