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2015-2016 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 260 - Nursing Care of Older Adults

Credits 2
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite:NUR 242; Co-Requisite: NUR 250. 251
Theoretical knowledge and skills consistent with the ANA Standards of Gerontological Nursing that guide the care of older adults and their families. The outcomes of nursing care are to preserve the health, functional ability and quality of life for older adults. This course focuses on preventing the cascade of functional decline in older adults and promoting health. Normal aging changes and risk factors are studied to determine nursing interventions that improve quality of life. Common health problems of older adults and end-of-life care serve as exemplars in planning nursing care. Long-term care system regulatory processes, public policy, and legal and ethical issues are noted as they impact the health and care of older adults.
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