shifting category

[singsong]

Hi, does the word 'interesting' in this text acts as a noun?

...''A core programme, coupled with an opportunity to spend some time in the patient area of their choice, is most likely to meet the needs of the individual. Back to nursing events are not new but are a valuable means of locating nurses and interesting them in current health issue. The emphasis should be on informing and maintaining professional interest"...(BNC Corpus)

[Alan]

Yes, in the sense that a gerund is a kind of noun.