Geriatric Nursing
Course Overview
Course Code: PRNU-165
Department: Practical Nursing
Credit Hours: 5.00
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This course will provide content that will introduce students to nursing care of the elderly. The normal aging process will be emphasized. Chronic disease conditions that are common to elderly persons will be studied along with appropriate nursing interventions. The principles of rehabilitation will be stressed and special needs identified. Content on death and dying will be presented. The role of the practical nurse in caring for the geriatric client will be stressed. The student will perform nursing skills for elderly persons in the long term care setting. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" in all first and second semester PRNU courses, PSYH 100, or Consent of Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Schedule
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Term: Fall 2022 (Late Starting)
Section Name: PRNU-165-HY88D
Location: Main Campus
Available Seats: 36
Faculty Name: K. Storm, R. Siebert, K. Werner
Min Credits: 5.00
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Term: Summer 2022
Section Name: PRNU-165-HY01D
Location: Main Campus
Available Seats: 18
Faculty Name: K. Storm, M. Baro, S. Guthrie
Min Credits: 5.00
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