LPN 1201 - Nursing of the Geriatric Patient

Institution:

Arkansas State University-Beebe

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Description:

The study of the aging process is called gerontology. The study of disease processes associated with the elderly is called geriatrics. The nurse must have an understanding of the normal processes related to aging in order to be able to recognize the individual who is experiencing a deviation from that norm, and to assist that person to meet his/her needs. This course discusses normal aging processes, characteristics of age, special problems associated with aging, and the nursing care of the aging patient. This course is a prerequisite to Clinical Nursing I and all subsequent term courses.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.asub.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 882-3600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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