NUR 341 - Gerontological Nursing

Credit Hours: 2.5
Focuses on incorporating evidenced-based, client-centered, culturally competent and developmentally appropriate interventions to facilitate maintenance of physiological and psychological integrity for the older adult client. Emphasis is placed on promotingand maintaining care for geriatric clients. Contemporary nursing concepts are used to facilitate crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and coping skills for clients and families from diverse populations. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe client care to older adult clients.
Prerequisite(s) All Level I Nursing Courses