National Gerontology Section


National Gerontology Section (NZNO)


National Gerontology Section (NZNO)

Welcome to the National Gerontology Section (NZNO).

Definition of Gerontology Nursing

  • Gerontology nurses (or gerontology nurse specialists) utilise specialist nursing knowledge and judgment to provide competent care for older people in health rehabilitation and palliative care across the care continuum.
  • Gerontology nursing care aims to assist the older person in realising his/her highest potential through functioning as fully as possible or towards a dignified death.