Competencies relevant for gerontological nursing: Focus-group interviews with professionals in the nursing of older people

Older people are present in a variety of nursing settings and have distinct care needs. Evidence about the competencies required is crucial when developing profession. The aim study was to describe competence areas relevant gerontological nursing. A qualitative, descriptive design used with 27 participants included. Finnish professionals who worked at several healthcare organizations education were interviewed five focus-group interviews. interviews carried out between October 2017 February 2018 analyzed using inductive content analysis. reported according SRQR guidelines. Analysis indicated four main for nursing: clinical competence; promoting health well-being; interaction ethical competence. Registered nurses (RNs) must possess multiple caring older which should be taken into account education.