NSG 239 - Gerontological Nursing

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course will focus on the nursing management of older adults. Contemporary theories of gerontology, theories of aging, physiological / psychological functioning, impact of developmental changes, illness, and dysfunction will be emphasized. The geriatric patient will be examined at various levels - healthy older adult, older adult at risk, the older adult experiencing acute and chronic illness.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

[[NSG-242]], [[NSG-340]], [[NSG-321]]

Corequisites:

"[[NSG-325]], [[NSG-345]]"

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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