Nurses Decrease Empathetic Skills

According to the literature gained, it was stated in only Brunero, Lamont & Coates’s (2006) study that as the age increased the empathetic skill points decreased. In contrast, Ozcan (2012) found that the age group of the nurses did not affect the empathetic skill. Further, in general, in the natural order of things, it follows that the older generation exhibits higher level of empathy. They have gained more insights about human nature and a deeper understanding of their responsibilities. Findings revealed that growing old gives wisdom, profound knowledge and deeper understanding of people, events and other happenings around them as mentioned by Bulusan (2002). Also, Piguerra (2005) pointed out that individuals have acquired skills and experience