NURS 486 - Gerontology

(3 units) CO10

Study of age-related changes of the elderly relevant to their needs and delivery of health care.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the RN to BSN program

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify the impact of an aging population on professional nursing practice.
2. assess the living environment of older adults as it relates to functional, physical, cognitive, psychological, and social needs.
3. examine physiologic, psychosocial, and psychological changes in the aging adult.
4. analyze challenges that occur with role transition and changing dynamics in the family structure of the elderly patient.
5. explore healthcare disparities that affect elder adults in the U.S. healthcare system.
6. evaluate end-of-life concepts and challenges in the care of the older adult population.

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