NURS 49000 - Gerontological Nursing

This course provides a knowledge and skill base for effective nursing care of older adults. Evidence-based practice and theories guide the student in assisting the older adult and his/her family in understanding and managing health related issues in the aging process. The course includes an in-depth study of the biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual dimensions of the older adult client as a member of families and community systems within a changing society. The students learn to do a comprehensive assessment of the older adult using valid and reliable assessment tools. The nursing process is used as the foundation to assist the older adult to attain an optimal level of health. Concepts from related disciplines are explored as they impact on the promotion, maintenance and/or restoration of health. Experiential learning in a variety of settings provides the opportunity for the student to collaborate with inter-disciplinary health teams.

prereq: NURS 45500; NURS 46000
coreq: (Generic) NURS 42200; NURS 47000; NURS 49200
(A2D) NURS 42000; NURS 47000; NURS 49200
30 hrs: Lecture; 90 hrs: Clinical
4 cr.