NUR 2310 - Wellness Care of the Elder

This course focuses on the care of the well and ill older adult. Specifically, the course will provide students with the understanding of the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of the elder from 65 until death. Variations in the roles and abilities of elders in the various stages of elder care will be explored. Students will begin their nursing practice of clients with elders in community settings or assisted living facilities. They will learn move to an extended care facility where they will address the needs of the chronically ill older adult who needs assistance with activities of daily living. End-of-life and hospice care concepts will be introduced. Students will begin their nursing practice with elders in nursing homes, assisted living and community settings. They will learn concepts of grief and loss as they relate to this age group. They will also address the ramifications of aging in societal and global contexts.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: NUR 2200, NUR 2210, NUR 2220, and BIOS 2320. Prerequisites that may be taken concurrently: NUR 3220 or PHIL 3340. Corequisites: NUR 2300, HSV 3350.

Credits: 4 hours