NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS   [Archived Catalog]
2016-2017 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

NUR 1154 - NURSING CARE OF OLDER ADULTS


Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
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 assessments, and individualized care for older adults in acute and skilled nursing facilities. 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: UGRD
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis


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