Therapeutic Nursing Care of the Older Adult Client in a Variety of Settings

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Nursing concerns and intervention in promoting the health of the older adult. NURS 310 NURS 310 Therapeutic Nursing Care of the Older Adult Client in a Variety of Settings (3) NURS 310 focuses on nursing concerns and interventions in promoting the health of older clients. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to utilize knowledge about aging from nursing and contributing disciplines as a foundation for nursing practice with the older adult client; recognize pathophysiological and pharmacological aspects related to the nursing care of the older adult client; demonstrate progressive development of communication skills including technology which supports the health care needs of the older adult client; promote factors that create a culture of safety and caring for the older adult client; utilize assessment data and technology to plan, implement, and evaluate interventions specific to the health of the older adult client; evaluate nursing care in a variety of settings to meet the health needs of the older adult client and promote healthy lifestyles; communicate pertinent client information, plan of care, and evaluation of goals to staff, instructors and other members of the health team; apply evidence based practice to maximize client outcomes in health promotional and educational activities for the older adult client; demonstrate with guidance the role of the professional nurse in caring for the older adult client; participate in activities that advance the personal and professional development, cultural competency in the professional specialty of gerontological nursing; practice legal, ethical and professional accountability in the delivery of care to the older adult client; recognize the importance of interdisciplinary care in meeting the bio-psycho-social needs of patients and families receiving end-of-life care. Teaching strategies include lecture, discussion, hands-on clinical care and simulation laboratory experiences. Clinical sections of 8-10 students spend 45 hours caring for clients in nursing homes and community settings with the focus on environmental assessment, individual health teaching and group health teaching. The course is offered fall semester and enrollment is approximately 120 nursing student (60 at UP and 60 at HMC).