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NSG 431 – Gerontological Nursing

DETAILS
Semester-hour credits:	3
Tuition:	$448.50
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DESCRIPTION
Theory for nursing care of older adults. The promotion of healthy aging through utilization of the nursing process is emphasized.

REQUIRED MATERIALS & TEXTBOOKS
	Ebersole, P., Hess, P., Touhy, T., Jett, K., & Luggen, A. (2008). Toward healthy aging: Human needs and nursing response (7^th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier

	Supplemental Texts: Drug reference book Medical-Surgical Nursing text Mental Health Nursing text Health assessment text Current journals

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Evaluation Measures: 60 % Two Examinations (30% each) 40 % Gerontological Nursing Investigation S/U* * Older Adult Interview S/U* * Health Professional Interview 100%

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