Gerontological Nursing

Permission Required:

Yes

Distribution:

Practical Nursing (Technical Credit)

Prerequisite:

(PRN0002 and PRN0002L and PRN0030)

Corequisite Narrative:

PRN0500L

Credits:

2.00 Credits

Lecture:

4.00 Hours

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide the practical nursing student with theoretical concepts specific to the care for older adults in long-term care. Cultural diversity, legal/ethical considerations and the communication process are examined to provide holistic care to aging clients.