NRSG157 Gerontological Nursing
The course provides a broad theoretical foundation for the study and practice of gerontological nursing. Concepts of successful aging, health promotion, and health protection, psychsociological, and physiological changes that accompany the aging process, cultural dimension, legal and ethical issues, palliative care, polypharmacy, and the continuum of care available to older adults. Theoretical concepts are integrated with principles and standards of gerontological nursing practice to provide a framework for the delivery of gerontological nursing care.
Distribution
Health
Notes
This course is no longer offered.