This course provides opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge and develop their practice in relation to nurses' work with older persons. A primary goal of this course is to nurture an appreciation of the experience of health in later life as well as gerontological nursing as a specialty. In addition, for continuing students, this course is intended to facilitate the transition from student role to entry level professional nurse. Students are able to increase their understanding of the multiple components of health care delivery involved in providing quality care for older persons and their families. In this course, praxis is actualized through practice experiences, critical reflection, integration of theory and participation in seminars.
Prerequisite: NURS 460