NURS9220-A Diagnosis/Mgt Geriatric Client (Fall 2017 Doctoral)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 17 (08/28/2017 - 12/16/2017)
Days: R
Time: 04:00 - 06:50 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Scaife Hall 163
Seats Available: 2 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course focuses on providing primary care to the geriatric client. Students are prepared to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly and their families. The course emphasis is on a holistic approach to promoting wellness, maintaining function, and promoting self-care with the geriatric client. Utilization of appropriate community and family resources will be addressed. Ethical dilemmas that impact health care of older adults are integrated throughout course.
Prerequisite: NURS8130
Co-requisite: NURS9225
Prerequisite: NURS8130
Co-requisite: NURS9225
Course Materials
About the Instructor(s)
Carl A. Ross, Ph.D., CRNP, CNE
ross@rmu.edu
412-397-6809 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 129
Profile
University Professor of Nursing
Nursing
Coordinator, Nicaragua Programs
Nursing
ross@rmu.edu
412-397-6809 phone
412-397-3277 fax
Scaife Hall 129
Profile