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Apr 20, 2025
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NURS 730 - Mental Health Diagnosis and Management of the Geriatric Clients (1 unit)
Theoretical and practical strategies for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner caring for the geriatric client.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 701 ; NURS 703 .
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify theories of aging that inform diagnostic and psychotherapeutic interventions for Advanced Practice Nursing.
2. summarize evaluation strategies for the differential diagnoses of dementia and delirium.
3. analyze medication regimens for drug interactions, drug metabolism, and contraindicated drugs in the elderly.
4. construct treatment plans that facilitate highest level of function, self-management, and incorporate social, cultural, environmental resources.
5. evaluate policy, ethical, safety, quality, and legal issues related to care resources for elderly clients.
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