NURS 3142
Gerontological Nursing
(3 Credits) 6 Lecture hours In this course, students will utilize gerontological nursing knowledge and skills in a relational care approach to promote health and well-being, foster resilience and adaptation to change, optimize function, and prevent illness and injury of diverse older adults and their care partners. Students will learn the concepts of age-related changes, ageism, theories of aging, interprofessional partnerships, chronic disease management, and life transitions to understand the complexities of aging within the healthcare environment. Note: It is recommended that students complete NURS 3142 Gerontological Nursing and NURS 3144 Professional Practice in Gerontological Nursing concurrently to best support the integration of theory and clinical practice. Section information text: BLENDED DELIVERY course with online components. This course has a different start and end date than the regular academic schedule.