Smallheer Publishes Article in Geriatric Nursing

Benjamin Smallheer, assistant professor, published an article entitled "A historical look at men's involvement in nursing and leadership in GAPNA" in the Geriatric Nursing. Co-authors include Brett Morgan, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists; and Robert Stern, Duke University Medical Center.

Abstract

The role of men in nursing is not always evident. Men have been care takers in early societies, military health care, and the religious sector. The perception of men in nursing, however, took a shift from one of honor to one of deviance and failure from medical school. As the contributions of historical men in nursing, such as Walt Whitman, are brought to light, so are the contributions of select men within the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA). Dr. George Peraza-Smith provides an exclusive interview, shares his dedication and contributions to the care of the aging adult, and provides words of wisdom to those wanting to impact the care of geriatric nursing.