Students will demonstrate a beginning level of competence in performing basic nursing skills for individuals with common health alterations. The focus is on symptoms analysis, along with physical, psychological, and growth and development assessment. 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.