Summer 2009
NURE.3361-001 Selected Topics in Nursing of the Older Patient
This course resides in the Department of Acute Nursing Care
This course is Web Enhanced with 
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
| The course focuses on nursing issues related to major physical and psychological health transitions of older patients as well as associated social issues. The course emphasizes the customization of healthcare needed by older persons to adapt to stresses unique to this group. Students will explore professionalism as it relates to integrated learning, partnering, and scholarship in providing nursing support for older patients. |
CREDIT AND TIME ALLOCATION
| 3 semester hours (3 hours theory) |
PREREQUISITES
Nurs.
3802
Admission to the Flex program |
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Explore the effects of transitions and integrated learning on healthcare for the aging population.
- Discuss the customization of care to assist older people in coping with their unique physical and psychosocial healthcare needs.
- Examine the implications of professionalism related to the ANA Standards for Gerontological Nursing Practice.
- Relate partnering methods to support and educate the elderly patients and their families.
- Explain scholarships as it relates to current and future legislation and social issues affecting the elderly.
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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION / GRADES
Media Review & Analysis on BB |
30% |
Formal Presentation on Discussion Board |
30% |
BB/Class Attendance & Participation |
40% |
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100% - Total
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A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = Below 60% |
Graded Group Projects:
Media Review & Analysis Assignment Criteria for Discussion Boards
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Compile a log of no more than 15 articles or television/Web presentations per group related to aging. |
35 points |
| 2. |
Identify themes/myths/stereotypes/realities reflected in the review/analysis-citing specific examples |
25 points |
| 3. |
Discuss the positive and negative impacts of the media in each example. |
20 points |
| 4. |
Identify ways nursing can influence the media portrayal and society's perception of older adults.
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20 points |
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Total |
100 points |
Discussion Board Presentation Criteria
Each group will creatively develop & present a thorough coverage of a content topic related to nursing. The use of research and non-research literature to support the presentation is expected.
Evaluation of Class Presentation
| 1. Delivers content in a creative manner. |
25 points |
| 2. Presents content in an organized manner. |
25 points |
| 3. Uses recent research/non-research literature. |
25 points |
| 4. Generates questions for discussion |
25 points |
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Total |
100 points |
These are group grades. All group members are expected to participate and contribute to the Discussion Boards. The group is expected to police itself and inform the faculty of non participation/contribution by any members. Anyone not participating will receive a "ZERO" for the assignment.Discussion Groups will be assigned by faculty. Topics will be assigned by faculty.
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SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
| Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the university. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." Regents Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22. |
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
| Any student seeking ADA Accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act should contact the Associate Dean for Students within the first week of the semester so that appropriate accommodations may be arranged. A Request for Accommodations (Form 100) must be completed. These forms are available in the Office for Students Room: 1.118-16 |
REQUIRED TEXT / REFERENCE
| Tabloski (2006). Gerontological Nursing. Prentice Hall. |
RECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) TEXT / REFERENCE
| N/A |
CALENDAR - First Week Only
Please check the Summer 2008 Schedules for recent updates on Class Dates & Room.
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Topic / Assignment Due |
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May 27, 2008
9:00am-12:00pm
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Course Overview/BB
Attitudes toward the Elderly
Room 1.463 |
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