Advanced Gerontology Primary Care Across the Care Continuum.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3.5 lecture and .5 laboratory hours (20 laboratory contact hours). 4 credits (3.5 credits lecture and .5 credits laboratory). Prerequisites: NURS 580 and NURS 619 . In this course students will further examine and integrate physiological, psychological and sociocultural processes associated with normal aging. Students will refine knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics needed by the advanced practice nurse for the safe pharmacological management of common patient problems in older adults. Relevant theories, concepts and research findings from the behavioral, social and biological sciences are analyzed as a basis for advanced nursing practice with older adults and their families. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the individual’s health within the context of their functional capabilities, social support networks and environment. Important geriatric care models for effective practice with older adults across the care continuum, coordinated care across the interprofessional team including families and caregivers, transitions of care, and complex care management are reviewed.