NURP 225 Nursing Care of the Elderly*

This course covers care of the elderly client. The overview will include normal physical, psychological, preventative mesures, as well as restorative measures for the elderly client. Topics will include end of life care and care of the elderly in various healthcare envirohments. Common disease processes of the elderly will be discussed as well as the effect and healing processes associated with ill or injured elderly clients.

Credits

2.00 Credits

NURP 225Nursing Care of the Elderly*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2.00 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers care of the elderly client. The overview will include normal physical, psychological, preventative mesures, as well as restorative measures for the elderly client. Topics will include end of life care and care of the elderly in various healthcare envirohments. Common disease processes of the elderly will be discussed as well as the effect and healing processes associated with ill or injured elderly clients.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies