NUR 332 - Nursing Care of the Older Adult in the Community

The focus of this course is the family-centered care of older individuals in the community. Emphasis is on nursing assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions with individuals and families coping with chronic illnesses. Health promotion/risk reduction strategies are applied. The roles of the nurse in interdisciplinary community settings are explored. Ethical issues unique to community settings are analyzed.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 323 (or concurrent).
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 2

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: Nursing