NP 616 - Family Theory: Older Adult

 

Course Learning Objectives

1. Uses ethical principles when making decisions based on the patient visit (AACN I);
2. Discuss health care across the lifespan incorporating ethical, legal, cultural, economic, political and psychosocial principles. (AACN II, VII);
3. Demonstrate appropriate and effective oral and written communication with older adults, their families, and other health care professionals. (AACN VII);
4. Integrates teaching and learning principles and environmental data in providing culturally humble care and developing the role of the family nurse practitioner as health educator. (AACN VIII, IX);
5. Illustrate the elements of developmentally appropriate comprehensive and focused health histories and physical examinations for older adults (AACN IV, IX);
6. Use current research related to diagnostic and treatment protocols to improve the delivery of health care to older adults (AACN IV, IX);
7. Interpret the effectiveness of interventions and care management strategies in improving the health status of individuals. (AACN VI, IX);
8. Synthesize the theoretical, scientific and contemporary clinical knowledge for the evidence based assessment and management of both health and illness states in older adults. (AACN I, IV, IX);
9. Apply research, adaptation and related theories to develop management plans for health promotion, disease prevention, and stable chronic illnesses for older adults (AACN IV, IX)