COURSE DETAIL
GERON 6050 Best Practices in Geriatric Nursing
Credit hours: 3
Cluster: Gerontology
http://aging.utah.edu/gerontology/
Course Level: graduate
Institution:University of Utah
Pre-requisites: Instructor's consent
Course Description: Meets with GERON/NURS 5050. The course presents an overview of best practices in the care of the older client and his/her family. Included in the course are assessment and management of safety risks, and symptoms, and syndromes common in older adults emphasizing evidence-based practices. Included are detection and management of pain, falls, medication safety, end of life care, and behavioral syndromes. The impact of attitudes, ethical issues, special communication needs, and culture on formal and familial care giving are also considered.
Method of Instruction: Online Blackboard and Podcast
Campus visits required: None
Course Contact: Scott Wright 801/793-5752
email: scott.wright@hsc.utah.edu
Tuition: NEXus Common Price
Other considerations: PhD and DNP students welcome!
Available Seats by Semester for this course:
SPRING 2011
Section: 091
Instructor:Connie Madden, MS, RN, BC
Seats:2
Credits: 3