Syllabus - NUSC 5463: GEROPSYCHIATRIC NURSING THEORY

Syllabus - NUSC 5463: GEROPSYCHIATRIC NURSING THEORY
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences School of Nursing
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Abstract: 

The course outlined in this syllabus provides an overview of the sociocultural context of aging, promotion of mental health in older adults, diagnostic methods, and content on major mental health problems, their treatment, and legal issues for nurse practitioners treating older adults.

This course builds upon baccalaureate nursing education and reflects the College of Nursing mission and philosophy by providing opportunities for students to apply theory to advanced practice nursing in a variety of settings with elders who have mental health needs. The philosophy and organizing framework are reflected through course content on health promotion, alterations in health patterns, legal and ethical practice standards, therapeutic advanced practice nursing interventions, and role development. The course addresses the outcome criterion of critical thinking through continued development of advanced knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, and manage commonly occurring acute and chronic cognitive and emotional changes that occur with normal aging and disease. Additionally, skills in selecting and developing appropriate advanced therapeutic nursing interventions are enhanced by examinations, case study analyses, and discussion of topics. The outcome criterion of communication is addressed through online discussion and analyses of case studies

Estimated time to complete: 
More than 3 hours

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Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1.         Analyze the interface among normal aging, bio-psychosocial problems, and selected mental illness in older adults.

2.         Apply critical thinking skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and treat the older adult with selected mental illness.

3.         Plan care for the older adult with a cognitive or mental disorder using pertinent research findings, theory-based interventions, and recommendations from guidelines.

4.            Examine selected mental health problems and their legal implications in older adults.

5.            Recognize and examine intervention strategies with individuals experiencing caregiver stress.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

Teaching Methods: Lecture, seminar discussion, written papers, self-directed learning, and examinations will be used to aid student achievement of class and course objectives. The class schedule provides information on topics.

Date posted: 
Tue, 08/30/2011
Date last updated: 
Tue, 08/30/2011
CME credits available: 
No
Has this product been peer reviewed?: 
No
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Sponsor: 
Other Sponsors: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Contact person/corresponding author: 
Pamela Dudzik ([email protected])
Creative Commons License: 
CC BY-NC-SA
Conflict of Interest Guidelines: 
I have NO financial relationships to disclose.
NLM Citation:
Syllabus - NUSC 5463: GEROPSYCHIATRIC NURSING THEORY. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education; 2011 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20962
APA Citation:
(2011). Syllabus - NUSC 5463: GEROPSYCHIATRIC NURSING THEORY. POGOe - Portal of Geriatric Online Education. Retrieved January 06, 2012 from http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20962