NUR 553 - Practicum - Adv Gerontological Nurs II

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

Focuses of synthesis of the Gerontological Nurse Specialist's roles as clinical expert, educator, manager, researcher, and consultant in caring for older adults requiring long-term care at home or in a variety of institutional settings. Under preceptor supervision, students apply current nursing research to manage nursing diagnoses frequently occurring in clients in long-term care environments. Students also explore legal and ethical issues affecting quality of life and end-of-life decision making such as guardianship, ombudsman programs, residents rights, and advanced directives. Issues related to financing/reimbursement, staffing, facility accreditation, certification, licensure, and quality improvement strategies are explored. Prerequisites: NUR 550, 552. Corequisite: NUR 551.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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