This course explores the role of the nurse in helping individuals to maximize health and wellness during the natural and healthy process of aging. The student will learn normal physiologic, psychological, and social changes as well as common health alterations associated with aging. Specific health conditions discussed include altered sensory input, menopause, osteoporosis, malnutrition, depression, Alzheimer’s and dementia, COPD, and CHF. End of life issues are also discussed. Actual and simulated clinical experiences provide students with opportunities to practice the delivery of nursing care to selected client situations.
Prerequisites
PNR104