NUR 255 - Gerontological Nursing

Grades of C+ (2.3) or better in NSC 233, NUR 250, NUR 308 or NUR 316 and one from: NSC 208, NSC 209, NUR 205 (available by transfer). (2)

Examination of health as it is experienced and managed in later life. Focus on developing an appreciation for the diversity of experiences of age and health within the population of older adults. The influence of culture and various social factors on perceptions of health and health practices; strategies for providing high quality, developmentally appropriate care for older adults; health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions; legal and ethical issues, health care policy, and end-of-life care of the older adult within the context of shrinking health care resources. Graded ABCDE