NUR 156 Adaptation Nursing: Older Adult

Lecture. This gerontology course provides the student with the principles of the Functional Consequences Theory as it relates to the Roy Adaptation Model, a conceptual model used to guide the steps of the nursing process. The student will apply both models to the psychological and physiological functions of the older adult. Topics also include functional assessment, characteristics of today's older adults in the United States and issues regarding long-term care. Additionally, the student will carry out in-depth research in a gerontology related subject. This research will be presented in a formal paper. Taken concurrently with NUR 157. 3rd semester ABSN.

Credits

1.5

Prerequisite

Taken concurrently with NUR 157.

Distribution

NUR