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Continuing Education: Gerontological Nursing Essentials

Given the increasing number of older adults in our society, professional nurses who work primarily with older adults require current knowledge about the biological, health, psychological, economic, administrative, service delivery, and social policy aspects of aging. Additionally, they will recognize the theories and principles that guide the understanding of gerontology. Through multi-media case studies, RNs will deepen their understanding of issues affecting the aging population.

The Gerontological Nursing Essentials, Continuing Education Course, addresses the educational needs of nurses who are, or will be engaged in planning, administration, and provision of health care services for older adults. RNs from all educational preparations who are currently working with the elderly, or who desire to work with the elderly are invited to participate in this course, enhancing both their own career advancement potential and the workforce development needs of our society.

The Gerontological Nursing Essentials, Continuing Education Course, comprises six sessions. Each session requires students to complete readings, view video case scenarios, and submit a journal assignment. An evaluation of each session and an overall course evaluation is also expected. The University of Akron College of Nursing will award 24 CEs to participants who complete all program requirements.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this six-session course, students will be able to accomplish the following objectives:

• Describe aging in America
• Discuss the implications of an aging society for health care needs and resources
• Identify biologic, sociological and psychological theories of aging and their relevance to gerontological nursing
• Describe common age related changes
• Identify standards used in Gerontological nursing practice.
• Discuss legal and ethical issues related to Gerontological nursing.
• Review physiological systems to identify functional outcomes in older adults.
• Describe the role of the nurse in the care of selected health conditions.
• Describe the role of the nurse in care of selected neurological and psychosocial health conditions.
• Review the impact of health care policy on the care of older adults.
• Identify types of healthcare settings where Gerontological care is delivered.
• Describe the role of the nurse in providing quality end-of-life care for older persons and their families.

Start Date

January 11, 2010

Cost and Credit Information

$349 for 24 Continuing Education Credits

This course is also available for undergraduate credit hours from the University of Akron. For more information, and to complete the necessary application, please contact Mr. Charles Kelades at 330-972-556 or email him at: kelades@uakron.edu.

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