GERIATRICS NURSING

Course Description

This course detect the problems of the elderly segment of the population and aims to produce a solution to the problem. To interpret the aging process to the students in this course will be able to discuss our country and the priority issues in the world related to old age, to explain the aging theory, be able to analyze the political processes aimed at protecting the rights of the elderly and evaluation ability, geriatric period to plan nursing care about the changes and challenges, to explain the etiology and pathophysiology of geriatric diseases, geriatric know the disease and treatment plan and to make the patient follow-up, you can define the needs of the elderly, found in nursing interventions and evaluate the results, geriatric period protective nursing scope to discuss the subjects, to make the elderly patient education, to plan initiatives to improve the quality of life in older people, to exploit situations that might occur during old age against issues such as awareness raising is intended to have knowledge and skills

GERIATRICS NURSING

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Course outcomes

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Touhy, T.A. and Jett, K.F., 2021. Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
2. 02 Boltz, M., Capezuti, E. and Fulmer, T.T. eds., 2024. Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. Springer Publishing Company.
3. 03 Williams, P.A., 2022. Basic Geriatric Nursing-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
4. 04 Williams, P.A., 2015. Basic geriatric nursing. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Preparing students for understanding and interpretation of the knowledge concerning: specifics and unique challenges faced by older adults,
2. L02 Creatıng student knowledge to deepend skılls on carıng for the elderly
3. L03 understand the nursıng ınterventıons related to transıtıons experıenced by older dults
4. L04 Evaluate the effect of polypharmacy and concondace problem ın elderly.
5. L05 Knowıng about physıology og drugs ın older adults
6. L06 Skıls ın enablıng older adults to make decısıon ın theır care through effectıve ınterpersonal communıcatıon and consultatıon wıth them.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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