MSN 684 - Gerontology Nursing Caring for an Aging Population

Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to increase awareness of the aging process, improve recognition of agerelated changes in the older adult patient, and enhance communication skills with older adult patients and their families. This course provides a foundation for developing geriatric sensitive care throughout the care continuum with added emphasis on determining and addressing geriatric specific social determinants of health. Upon successful completion, 30 continuing education credits (CEUs) can be awarded and applied towards the Gerontology Nursing Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).