NURS 270 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult:Theory/Clinical

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Zurakowski. Prerequisite(s): NURS 104, 106, 131, 132. This course is an overview that integrates selected theoretical information into research-based nursing care of the older adult. The overview includes principles of gerontological care; specialized ns; assessment of the older adult; effects of physiological aging changes on health and illness; psychosocial problems associated with aging, with special attention to family issues; pharmacological, nutritional, and ethical considerations; and the settings where older persons are the recipients of care. The clinical application takes place in an acute care setting and emphasizes transitional care for older adults across the health care continuum.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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