NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS CLINICAL   [Archived Catalog]
2019-2020 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

NUR 1054C - NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS CLINICAL


Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
This course is designed to ensure competency in providing evidence-based nursing care to older adults and their families, across a continuum of health care settings. Attention is given to the complex interaction of acute and chronic co-morbid conditions, interdisciplinary collaboration, the recognition of risk factors, valid and reliable health assessment, and individualized care for older adults across a continuum of health care settings. The influence of attitudes, age, gender, race, culture, religion, language, lifestyle, technology, and health care policy on the biological, psychological, and social functioning of older adults is considered.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Clinical
Grade Component: H/S/U Basis
Course Requirements: CREQ: NUR 1054


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