NURS 2420 - Nursing Care of the Aging Population

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

Prerequisite(s): NURS 2300, NURS 2310. Corequisite(s): NURS 2410. Introduces the aging process and changes with aging. Identifies special needs of older adults and nursing interventions to meet those needs. Prepares students to meet the needs of the increasing elderly population including caring for patients with chronic illnesses and end-of-life concerns. Includes a service learning component requiring visits to a community setting with active seniors.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

NURS 2410

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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