NU 336: Adult & Geriatric Nursing

Class Program
Credits 7.0

This course focuses on holistic nursing theory and concepts related to managing care for young, middle, and older adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Gender aspects of biological, epidemiological, psychological, and sociological health are considered. Growth and development and health promotion/disease prevention are emphasized. Attitudes about age, historical perspectives, transcultural concepts, growing old, and end-of-life issues are also addressed.