Gerontological Nursing (NURS315)

(05/10/2021-08/13/2021)

Prerequisite Courses

Course Description Credits Course Type Code
NURS220 Foundations of Nursing Credits: 4 Crs Type: UG
NURS220C Foundations of Nursing Clinical Credits: 0 Crs Type: UG
NURS225 Introduction to Health Assessment Credits: 4 Crs Type: UG
NURS225L Introduction to Health Assessment Lab Credits: 0 Crs Type: UG
NURS230 Health Promotion and Wellness Credits: 3 Crs Type: UG
NURS230C Health Promotion and Wellness Clinical Credits: 0 Crs Type: UG
NURS235 Principles of Pathophysiology Credits: 3 Crs Type: UG
NURS240 Mental Health Credits: 4 Crs Type: UG
NURS240C Mental Health Nursing Clinical Credits: 0 Crs Type: UG
NURS265 Pharmacology Credits: 3 Crs Type: UG

Co-Requisite Courses

Course Description Credits Course Type Code
NURS310 Adult Health I 4 UG
NURS310c Adult Health I Clinical 0 UG
NURS330 Nursing of the Childbearing Family 4 UG
NURS330c Nursing of the Childbearing Family Clinical 0 UG
NURS335 NCLEX-RN Immersion I 3 UG

Course Memo

This course reviews the normal processes and relationships involved in aging. Emphasis is on promoting and maintaining the health of client and family while adapting to the stresses of altered relationships, mental and physical capacities, productivity and self-care independence that accompany increased aging. Special nursing adaptations required to provide care effectively to older adults receive attention. Particular attention is given to the use of pharmaceuticals in the management of healthcare as vulnerability increases. Clinical assignments may include either acute care or community-based environments. This course includes two credit hours of theory.
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