Geriatric Nursing

Course Code: PRNU-165

Department: Practical Nursing

Credit Hours: 5.00

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This course will provide content that will introduce students to nursing care of the elderly. The normal aging process will be emphasized. Chronic disease conditions that are common to elderly persons will be studied along with appropriate nursing interventions. The principles of rehabilitation will be stressed and special needs identified. Content on death and dying will be presented. The role of the practical nurse in caring for the geriatric client will be stressed. The student will perform nursing skills for elderly persons in the long term care setting. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in all first and second semester PRNU courses, PSYH 100, or with approval of instructor or Academic Dean