Description
Geriatrics/Geriatric Nursing is a subspecialty practice that focuses on care of the older adult and particularly the frail older adult. This holistic approach to care is focused on supporting and/or improving physical and psychosocial function and wellbeing of all older adults. The overarching goal is to support older adult functional independence for as long as possible and feasible. A great deal of emphasis is on articulation and fulfillment of the older adults’ healthcare goals and wishes. Interprofessional collaboration is essential in providing optimal geriatric-focused care. Given the ever-increasing number of older adults worldwide, the need for geriatric knowledgeable nurses is quite clear.
Minor Requirements
- Students must complete and pass three courses from below:
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Geriatrics Minor Courses |
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N295A Care of the Older Adult |
Fall |
1.5 |
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N295B Care of the Older Adult |
Winter |
1.5 |
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N203 Palliative and End of Life Care Across the Continuum |
Winter |
2 |
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N295D Gero-Psych Mental Health Seminar I |
Spring |
1 |
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IDS IDS 170.02 – Patient as Teacher: A Skills Based Approach to Dementia Care (Begins Fall Qtr.; continues Winter Qtr and Spring Qtr.) |
F/W/S |
1 |
Additional enrichment activities can be requested/arranged through faculty coordinator, e.g. health fair, curriculum development projects, and community activities.
Coordinator: Lynda Mackin, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, CCNS ([email protected])