NURS 1504
Care of the Older Adult
In this course, learners will gain knowledge and skills needed to provide high quality, relational care for the older adult. Learners will focus on meeting the complex physical, emotional, and cognitive needs for this diverse population by examining best practices in the field of elder care. Through a holistic and person centered approach, this course examines the experience of aging, common challenges in older adulthood, and nursing care interventions aimed at maintaining or restoring optimal health and functioning. This course is restricted to students in the Practical Nursing program. Prerequisites (minimum grade or equivalent): ENGL 100 (C+); COMM 125 (P); ANAT 1101 (C+); NURS 1101 (C+); NURS 1202 (B+); NURS 1301 (A-)