Description
This course is designed to explore issues related to the aging adults. Course content addresses the impact of ageism, alterations in physiological and psychosocial functioning, and the role of the practical nurse in caring for older adult clients across a continuum of care. PREREQUISITE: (Unless Specifically Declared for Hospitality Dietary Manager Technical Certificate): NSG100/NSG 101 Fundamentals of Pharmacology; NSG 121 KSPN Foundations of Nursing; NSG 122 KSPN Foundations of Nursing Clinical; NSG 123/NSG 125 Nursing Care of Adults I; NSG 124/NSG 125 Nursing Care of Adults I Clinical; HHS 101 Growth & Development.