Catalog 2019-2020

NUR 680 Healthcare Management of the Older Adult

This course prepares students in the management of normal and common health pattern variations pertaining to older adult health care in the primary care setting. It provides students with a theoretical base to assess, diagnose and manage the care of older adults across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management to achieve desired outcomes. Students will focus on promotion, maintenance and restoration of the older adult’s health patterns. Culturally competent, holistic, ethical, age and gender specific and risk stratified care will be discussed. Evidence based practice will be the basis for care management.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

NUR 618, NUR 645 and NUR 655.

Offered

fall, spring and summer semesters.