NS 831 (NRS 831) - Primary Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client
This course provides the student with a framework for adult gerontology primary care nursing practice. The dynamic of aging and its effects on older adults and their health will be presented. Content focuses on the geriatric assessment, differential diagnoses and data analysis of acute and chronic conditions. Common clinical issues experienced by geriatric clients and the effect on their well-being will be explored. Advanced planning for end-of-life issues will be discussed. Current practices, teaching-learning strategies and evidenced-based findings will support the implementation of interdisciplinary health care management of the adult-gerontology client.
Semester hours: 3.0
Prerequisites:
- NS 832 (NRS 832) - Primary Healthcare I
Restrictions and Notes:
- Clinical hours: 160
- Note: Requires preceptor and clinical site approval prior to registration.
- Offered to students in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP option only