Nurs Care of the Older Adult

Catalog description

Caring for older adults is, and continues to be, the core business of health care institutions. No matter where nurses practice, at some time in their career they will care for older adults. The nursing care of older adults is both complex and challenging because of the array and number of chronic illnesses facing older adults, only expected to increase with longevity. The central focus of the course is on recognizing normal aging changes, geriatric syndromes, and best practices in gerontological nursing. This course addresses relevant criteria of the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (see http://www.aacnnursing.org/Education-Resources/AAC N-Essentials) and Elms College School of Nursing Curriculum Competencies.