NUR 1213 - Gerontology

Institution:

Itawamba Community College

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Description:

This elective course involves the human aging process focusing on the progression from middle adulthood to older adulthood. The physiological/psychosocial integrity involved in adjustments to the aging process, family, retirement, social life, loss of peers, loneliness and death will be discussed. Special concerns of the older adult such as health problems, sexuality, religion, finances and loss of spouse will be examined. Aging will be viewed from a multidisciplinary approach and developmental perspective to include nursing assessment and interventions. Three lecture hours. Three semester hours credit. Prerequisite: NUR 1119 or the equivalent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iccms.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 862-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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