NSG 3035 - AC Nursing Care of Older Adults

Institution:

Curry College

Subject:

Description:

Fall Semester This course enables students to recognize their own and others values for human dignity, altruism, and expectations about aging and their impact on the care of older adults and their families. The concept of individualized care and autonomy as the standard of practice with older adults will be explored. Functional, physical, cognitive, psychological, and social changes common in old age will be discussed. Valid and reliable screening tools will be examined. Evidence based interventions for health promotion and disease prevention in the elderly, as well as common geriatric syndromes will be discussed. The role of the nurse in health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention and management in the older adult will be integrated.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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