Clinical experiences will be with preceptors in a variety of settings. This practicum correlates with content presented in NUR 552, Advanced Assessment for Primary Care. The student will build on previously acquired didactic and laboratory instruction in determining the health and functional status of older adults, and the identification of health and developmental problems. The interrelationships of the aging process, psycho-social stressors and life cycle events, chronic illness, and acute illness. The practicum allows for the development of necessary skills to assist the older adult and family caregiver in promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
Advanced assessment is stressed as the foundation of clinical decision making.
Examination of common health problems of older adults is explored in the context of family and community resources. Emphasis is on analysis of a variety of health care delivery systems and the deployment of resources to meet needs of a diverse population of older adults and families. NUR 599 Methods in Community Health two credits Introduction to methods used to analyze community health and health services. The first half of the course presents methods of analyzing and presenting epidemiological data on public health problems. Student learn to use database and statistical programs like StatView, Epi Info, and Conquest and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills through case studies, interactive teaching, seminars, and analysis of current data sets in public health.