Developmental Transitions Older Adult (NURS 1263)
This course focuses on the interrelationship between social determinants of health, transition to older adulthood and health promotion. Holistic assessment emphasizes normal growth and development processes of the older adult providing students with the tools to begin planning health promotion strategies. The concepts of relational inquiry, clinical reasoning, active aging, quality of life, cultural safety, and health promotion research are introduced and explored within the context of older adult.
Course code: NURS 1263
Credits: 2.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.Corequisites
NURS 1260, NURS 1261, NURS 1262, NURS 1264.
| CRN # | Dates | Day/Time/Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41487 | January 8, 2025 to April 16, 2025 | See full schedule Delivery: In Person Location: VCC Broadway Building B | Sandhu, Herraj |
Additional Information
- • Inquiry
- Clinical Reasoning
- Contextual Theoretical Perspectives
- Beliefs on aging
• Health
-Theories of aging
-Transitions for older adults
-Determinants of Health for older adults
• Primary Health Care - Health Promotion for older adults
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.