NURP 225 Nursing Care of the Elderly*

This course covers care of the elderly client. The overview will include normal physical, psychological, preventative measures, as well as restorative measures for the elderly client. Topics will include end of life care and care of the elderly in various healthcare environments. 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 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

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 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers care of the elderly client. The overview will include normal physical, psychological, preventative measures, as well as restorative measures for the elderly client. Topics will include end of life care and care of the elderly in various healthcare environments. 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

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify medication effects experienced by the elderly adult.
• Describe lifestyle changes associated with aging.
• Describe health changes associated with the aging process.
• Identify resources available to promote health and wellness for the aging adult.
• Identify common diseases in the elderly population.
• Describe physical and emotional needs experienced by the elderly adult.
• Identify common concerns and needs of the aging adult.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies