NURS 4201 - Gerontologic Nursing

Institution:

Northwest University

Subject:

Description:

Study of health and health care needs of Gerontologic adult populations. This course emphasizes population-focused assessment of and interventions for diagnoses common to aging adults. Considers the influence of factors of aging relative to pathophysiology, pharmacology, psycho-social status, medical therapeutic interventions, and nursing care needed by clients/patients as they cope with health issues. Topics include the nurse's therapeutic use of one's self in meeting physical, spiritual, family, social, and environmental needs of elderly patients/clients. Prerequisite: NURS 3354 Adult Health.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northwestu.edu

Phone Number:

(425) 822-8266

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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