Geriatric Nursing (NUR 1320)

Term: 2025 Spring Semester

Faculty

Division Chair MAC Allied Health and SciencesShow MyInfo popup for Division Chair MAC Allied Health and Sciences

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Krystal Renee RomaineShow MyInfo popup for Krystal Renee Romaine

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Advisor MAC Allied Health DeptShow MyInfo popup for Advisor MAC Allied Health Dept

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Jessica Dawn ChamberlainShow MyInfo popup for Jessica Dawn Chamberlain

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Jacquelyn Denise SzalmasagiShow MyInfo popup for Jacquelyn Denise Szalmasagi

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Description

Prerequisites: Successful completion of all program in Practical Nursing first trimester courses and sequential Practical Nursing program courses with a minimum grade of C.
Designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge of functional changes in body systems commonly associated with aging, pathology, and/or inactivity. Human sexuality, living and care facilities, financial considerations, cultural implications, and pharmacotherapy are included to provide a holistic view of geriatric nursing care. Through theory and clinical experience, the students have the opportunity to assess and interact with an assigned client to reinforce physical assessment, documentation, and therapeutic communication skills. The geriatric clinical component includes a practice review of physical examination techniques on a co-student with the aid of body systems assessment handout. With a volunteer resident, students perform and document a functional assessment inclusive of data gathering to obtain a