2021-2022 Brenau University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NG 512 - Advanced Nursing Care of the Older Adult

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The primary focus areas of this course are health promotion, risk reduction, and the prevention of disease and injury in older adults. Evidence based approaches to restoration of health and preservation of dignity in older adults is also presented. Upon completion of this course, the student will be exposed to opportunities for use of critical thinking to provide safe, competent nursing care of older adults according to professional standards. An opportunity to demonstrate written competency is an integral component. The course will include research evidence from genetics, epidemiology, neurosciences and behavioral sciences underlying health promotion and preventive interventions, and evidence-based treatments for common older adult health conditions.



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