NSG 334 - Gerontology Nursing

Introduces the student to the demographic, physiological, psychosocial and economic aspects of aging. Critical assessment parameters will be used as a framework for identifying both normal and pathological with emphasis on nursing assessment and management of care. Course content will include primary care, secondary care, tertiary care and prevention, care giving roles, ethical issues, legal issues and resource allocation.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite Courses: NSG 326.
Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.