C Introduction to Medical-Surgical/Gero Nursing

Catalog description

Students will recall and build upon course concepts (previous learning in N192) of patient centered care, safety, oxygenation, regulation and movement with healthy aging concepts,basic age-associated changes and preventive health considerations for the older adult. Using interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, this course socializes the beginning nursing student to the professional role of nursing as it relates to the care of the older adult and explores resources for evidence based practice. Models of health care delivery systems and quality improvement strategies will be introduced and explored. Professional nursing issues, ethical and legal standards, and professional communication related to older adult rights will be explored. $45 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. (CSU)