NUR 307 Gerontological Nursing
Introduces nursing approaches aimed at managing unique needs of the elderly with best care practices. Normal and pathological changes, common disease processes, cultural diversity, psychological function, nutrition, pain, pharmacology, abuse, dying, legal and ethical concerns are among topics included.
Prerequisite: NUR 230 with a grade of C or better; permission of the director of the school.
Open only to nursing students and registered nurses.