NURS129 — Gerontological Nursing
2 credits A course introducing the nursing student to concepts and processes of assessment, care and health promotion for the older adult. Students will explore the nurse role as change agent in the planning and delivery of care in the older adult. Apply the concepts of leadership, management, quality improvement, and patient safety in the delivery of patient care Communicate effectively and accurately through verbal, written, and electronic mediums. Plan and provide safe, inclusive, equitable, effective, and financially responsible nursing care through the appropriate utilization of available resources. Incorporate the concepts and competencies reflected in the LWTech Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20