Adult/Gerontological Health Care I

Faculty | Description | Objectives | Methodology | Course Outline | References & Texts | Case Management Project
Evaluation & Grading | PROFITS | Disability Statement

Course: NRSG 862 Adult/Gerontological Health Care I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: NRSG 810.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: NRSG 750, NRSG 809, NRSG 812, NRSG 813, or consent of instructor.
Corequisite: NRSG 863 or NRSG 864.

Faculty:

Wanda Bonnel, PhD. ARNP Office: 2030-C SON Phone: 913-588-3363 E-mail: wbonnel@kumc.edu

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Course Description:

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide holistic care for the culturally diverse adult in multiple care settings are emphasized in this one of two non-sequential theory courses for Adult/Gerontological advanced practice students. Clinical manifestations of and patient response to selected problems of sensory, psychologic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, and dermatologic systems and infections are examined. Physical and multidimensional functional assessments are emphasized as a basis for establishing differential diagnoses and planning effective therapeutic interventions. Coordination of services and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team for comprehensive health care are integrated throughout the course.

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Course Objectives:

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

1. Synthesize clinical knowledge from the natural/behavioral sciences and nursing science as a foundation for managing physical and emotional illness to promote optimal functional levels.
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills as a foundation for independent and collaborative clinical decision-making.
3. Formulate treatment plans which integrate pharmacological and therapeutic nursing interventions into the treatment of specific health care problems of culturally diverse adults.
4. Analyze research findings pertinent to health care management and treatment, care outcomes, quality of care, and economic criteria.
5. Base holistic care planning on legal principles and standards of professional nursing practice.

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Course Methodology:

Lectures, discussions, group activities, internet activities and student presentations are used to develop knowledge base of theories, concepts and research related to health care of adults and their families. Seminars on content relevant to the advanced practice role (either NP or CNS) are held concurrently in NRSG 863 and NRSG 864. 

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Course References
(Available online through the KUMC Bookstore)

Required

• Goroll, Allan H Primary Care Medicine, 5th edition LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS 2005 ISBN-10-7817-6334-7
  

• Dambro, M.R.  (2005). Lippincott's  5-Minute Clinical Consult (2005) Philadelphia: Lippincott, Willaims, & Wilkins  ISBN: 0781751829

• Ham, R.J. & Sloane, P.D. (2007). Primary care geriatrics: A case-based approach (5th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 0323039308

• Selected Web Resources (course listing of recommended web sites)

Recommended

• Murphy, J. (Ed.) (2006). Nurse practitioner’s prescribing reference:  New York: Prescribing Reference. [Order by phone 1-800-436-9269; cost is about $16.00]

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Evaluation:

1. Weekly Assignment & Mini-projects 36%
2. Mid-term and final examinations 36%
3. Case Management project  (theory/research based, case management project, summary & presentation) 28%

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Grading:

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 -   89
C = 70 -   79
D = 60 -   69

Rubric that is used in assigning grades: 

A- The content is insightful. It addresses the assignment in a way that indicates your comprehension of and control over the assignment itself as well as an understanding of the underlying issues. The message is communicated clearly, concisely and directly. There is a confidence in this project.

B- The content meets and, at times, exceeds the basic requirement of the assignment. The project indicates that you are beginning, at times, to think through and deal with major ideas in the assignment. The message is communicated with generally effective clarity, directness and conciseness. Some unevenness in writing/communication may be apparent.

C- While the content offers little insight into the greater issues of the assignment, it meets the basic requirements. The message, for the most part, is reasonably clear, concise and direct, although there may be unevenness in the writing/communication.

D- The basic requirements of the assignment are only partially met. Additional revision is necessary if you are to communicate the message clearly. There is considerable unevenness in the writing/communication.

F- The assignment's basic requirements are met only marginally or are not met at all. The writing/ communication is not clear, concise or direct.

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PROFITS Statement
Professional Integrity System (PROFITS)

In 1995, the faculty of the School of Nursing voted to adopt the Professional Integrity System (PROFITS). All students sign the PROFITS Pledge:

"I pledge that I will not give, receive, nor tolerate unauthorized aid, nor will I abuse academic resources while I am a member of this academic community."

PROFITS upholds behaviors reflective of individual responsibility, mutual trust, professional values, and standards. PROFITS values an academic environment free of academic misconduct or abuse of academic resources. When in doubt, the student must clarify with the instructor the appropriateness of behaviors that may violate PROFITS.

The following are some examples of unacceptable behaviors in NRSG862:

• Misconduct includes submitting a paper that you did not write yourself.
• Misconduct includes submitting the same paper that has been turned in to fulfill the requirements for another course.
• Plagiarizing (the presentation of the words or ideas of another person without proper citation or attribution) is considered academic misconduct.
• Reference in a paper to information obtained from non-print materials (i.e. videotapes, scholarly presentations) must be cited according to APA style. Failure to do so will be considered plagiarism.

[Students are encouraged to seek editorial feedback regarding writing style, APA style, and clarity of papers from other students, professional colleagues, or the staff of the Student Services Department, Student Center.]

The values supported in PROFITS reflect the values of professional nursing. Remember, PROFITS begins with you.

Please refer to your KUMC Student Planner and Handbook for more information about PROFITS.

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ADA

Any student in this course who needs an accommodation because of a disability in order to complete the course requirements should contact the instructor or the ADA/504 Coordinator (913-588-7813, TDD 913-588-7963) as soon as possible.

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