Gerontological Nursing - Care of the Older Adult

Catalog description

In this course students in the accelerated program provide nursing care to the older adult. Students develop competency in the role of the nurse through management of common geriatric syndromes, medications, transitions between care environments, and end-of-life and palliative care issues. Students conduct developmentally appropriate, diversity affirming assessments and implement individual empowering interventions. Concepts of healthy aging, safety, growth and development, wellness/health promotion, chronic disease management, restorative care, independence, and loss are examined among other vital issues affecting aging adults. The clinical experience, in a variety of gerontological settings, provides exposure to information technologies, opportunities for thoughtful practice, and for competency development in clinical reasoning and patient care management.