Students will be able to utilize critical thinking skills in identifying health alterations, formulating nursing diagnoses, and documenting findings appropriate to nursing. Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge in an area of interest to the student. The student should be able to meet the objectives of the course as approved by the instructor. Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge in an area of interest to the student. The student should be able to meet the objectives of the course as approved by the instructor.
Emphasis is placed on the development of knowledge in an area of interest to the student.
The student should be able to meet the objectives of the course as approved by the instructor. This course is designed to enhance the student's knowledge of nursing care of the older adult. Emphasis is placed on current issues and research in gerontology. The student should be able to integrate research findings into current issues of nursing practice. This course includes concepts related to normal nutrition and modifications for therapeutic diets throughout the life cycle.