NU 359 - Gerontology

This course examines the physical, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual aspects of aging. The health of older adults is studied with the emphasis on health promotion, illness prevention, and the management of common disease processes of aging individuals. End of life issues, care of dying individuals and adaptations in the provision of nursing care to the older individual are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): NU 310, NU 325, NU 339, NU 332
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3