NURS 132 - Gerontology

2.0 Credits
Introduces concepts/processes of assessment, comprehensive care and health promotion for geriatric clients. Explores the nurse role as change agent in geriatric care planning, delivery, and health promotion. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NURS 114, NURS 115, and NURS 118. Permit code required.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:

Define aging using social, psychological and biological principles. [REASON]
Discuss political, cultural and emotional factors impacting older adults. [EXPLORE]
Employ assessment tools and strategies developed for geriatric clients to collect and analyze data. [ACT]
Give examples of appropriate nursing theories which promote risk reduction, health and wellness in older adults. [REASON]
Use the nursing process to analyze data and plan nursing care for older adults. [REASON]
Utilize information technology to access resources to support health and wellness education for older adults. [REASON]
Display sensitivity to social and cultural diversity, privacy, and confidentiality when interacting with older adults. [EXPLORE]
Communicate effectively with older adults, their families, and with members of the healthcare team. [COMMUNICATE]
Examine current research findings related to health care of the aging population. [REASON]
Identify external support systems used by older adults. [REASON]