PNUR 145 - Introduction to Concepts of Gerontology for Practical Nursing

Institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
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Description:
Introduces the practical nursing student to the aging/gerontological population. This course emphasizes the role of both the practical nurse and the rights and needs of the client. Fundamental nursing skills are utilized to provide clinically competent care for this population. Concepts of accountability, advocacy, assessment/data collection, caring, clinical decision making, cognition, communication, critical thinking, culture, diversity, elimination, ethics, evidence based practice, family, fluid and electrolytes, grief and loss, health care systems, health policy, health, wellness and illness, legal issues, metabolism, mobility, pain, professional behaviors, quality improvement, safety, self, sensory perception, spirituality, stress and coping, teaching and learning, tissue integrity, and violence are also covered. The nursing process is utilized as a critical thinking tool to guide practice as beginning concepts are solidified through clinical laboratory experience in long-term settings. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Practical Nursing certificate. Prerequisite: Students are to follow a cohort and take courses that follow a sequence as designed by the Department of Nursing.
Credits:
2.00
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Instructional Type:
Multiple
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Phone Number:
(717) 780-2300
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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