NURS 291
Nursing Care of the Older Adult
Nursing
College of Nursing
Course Description
Theory and content in the nursing care optimizing the functional status of older adults through health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention strategies.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Courses in Nursing Semester 1.
Title
Foundational Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Generate a knowledge base of the processes and issues associated with aging, including the needs and functional capabilities of the older adult.
Title
Application
Learning Outcome
Use knowledge concepts to solve aging issues while recognizing that interdisciplinary care is essential for quality care.
Title
Integration
Learning Outcome
Compare and connect aging for the individual, caregiver, family, and friends while recognizing ethical/legal issues and the importance of culture.
Title
Caring
Learning Outcome
Create a perspective on the aging of God's children that recognizes the potential and the possible, and acknowledges that the aging process includes spiritual, physical and psychosocial perspectives.
Title
Learning How to Learn
Learning Outcome
Reflect on how personal development is connected to professional development as a life-long learner.
Title
Human Dimension
Learning Outcome
Compose a personal perspective on aging.
