NURP 155 - Geriatric Nursing

Institution:

Vincennes University

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Description:

Prerequisites: NURP 100, 105 and 110, PSYC 142, LFSC/LFSL 107. Corequisites: NURP 150, 160 and 165. This course looks at the physical, mental, and psychosocial aspects of aging and at the impact of aging on adaptation to health stressors. Topics covered include physical and functional assessment, normal changes of aging on body systems, common chronic diseases of the elderly, nutrition and pharmacology in the elderly, and health care systems for the elderly. Legal and ethical issues are considered throughout. Students are provided the opportunity through clinical experiences to utilize the nursing process in developing a plan of care to meet the needs of elderly patients and their families. Observation experiences in community agencies concerned with the health and welfare of the aging are also provided. 1.5 lecture hours, 22.5 clinical laboratory hours per week for 3 weeks. 490 2007-08 Vincennes University Catalog

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

vinu.edu/

Phone Number:

(812) 888-8888

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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