Course Title: Geriatric Nursing Course Code: NUR 492 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Community Health Nursing College: College of Nursing Institution: Taibah University Version: V2 Last Revision Date: 2015 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: ( 3 ) 2. Course type A. ?University ? College ?Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (8 th Level/4 th Year) 4. Course general Description: This This course provides knowledge and skills on the care of the elderly. The theories and concepts of aging, the physiologic and psychosocial changes, problems, and diseases associated with the aging process, and the appropriate nursing interventions are discussed. Ethical and legal aspects of caring for the elderly are also addressed. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): NUR 382 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): NONE 7. Course Main Objective(s): 4. Collaborate with the elderly, their family, and health care team to promote health and well-being, foster resilience, and adaptation to change, optimize function, and prevent illness and injury. 5. Cooperate with the older person their family, and health care team to optimize well-being in the context of complex acute and chronic conditions. 6. Collaborate with the elderly, their family, and health care team to provide competent, respectful, and culturally sensitive palliative and end-of-life care. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 45 100% 2 E-learning No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 3 Hybrid ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 131. Lectures 40 132. Laboratory/Studio 133. Field 5 134. Tutorial 135. Others (specify) Total 45 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Recognize the major concepts and theories of aging and nursing implications for each. K1 Lectures Discussions E- learning Standardized exams 1.2 Explain common physical, functional, psychological, mental, social, and spiritual changes, needs, and problems among older adults K2 Lectures Discussions E- learning Self-learning Standardized exams 2.0 Skills 2.1 Design appropriate nursing management strategies for S1 Lectures Discussions E- learning Self-learning Standardized exams Assignment rubrics Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods common health needs and problems among older adults with safety and competencies. Student’s Assignments/ Activities 2.2 Demonstrate skills during gathering, interpreting, and communicating data in writing and/or oral forms. S5 Student’s Assignments/Acti vities Educational Field Trips Experiences Role Play Rubrics (for Students’ Assignments/A ctivities, Fieldwork and role play) 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal communication skills, and ethical principles in collaboration with elderly, their family, and health care team. V1 Class Discussions Student’s Assignments/Acti vities Educational Field Trips Role Play Rubrics (for Students’ Assignments/A ctivities, Fieldwork and role play) C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 101. Overview of Gerontological Nursing 3 102. Biological and Psychosocial Theories of Aging Process 3 103. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment 3 104. Role of the Nurse Toward Physiological Age-Related Changes and Common Disorders: - Integumentary System - Musculoskeletal System - Respiratory System - Gastrointestinal System - Cardiovascular System - Urinary System - Nervous System - Immune System - Endocrine System - Reproductive System - Sensory System 6 105. Psychological & Social Age-Related Changes and Common Psychological, Cognitive and Social Disorders 6 106. Health Promotion and Illness/Disabilities Prevention 6 107. Falls and Safety Environment 3 108. Pharmacologic Management 3 109. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Gerontological Nursing 3 110. Elderly Abuse and Mistreatment 3 111. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation 3 112. End of Life Care 3 Total 45 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 80. Quizzes Week 5, 12 10 81. Midterm Exam Week 8 20 82. Course Activities/Assignment Throughout the semester 20 83. Final Written Exam End of the semester 50 *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References - Eliopoulos C. Gerontological Nursing. (2021). Lippincott Company. - Tabloski P. A. Gerontological nursing (2018). Pearson Education, Inc. - Meiner E. Gerontologic Nursing (2015). USA: Mosby company - Touhy T, Jett K. Ebersole and Hess' Gerontological Nursing Healthy Aging. (2022). Mosby Inc. Supportive References - Journal of Gerontological Nursing - Journal of geriatric Nursing - Journal of Age and Aging - Journal of Gorontologist - Clinical Rehabilitation Journal Electronic Materials - Electronic library web site for Taibah University - Selected films/video clips http://www.annals.edu.sg/ http://geriatric.theclinics.com/ http://www.eugms.org/ http://www.geriatric-medicine.org/ http://my.clevelandclinic.org/medicine-institute/geriatricmedicine/default.aspx Other Learning Materials - American Nursing Association Scope & Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) - Classroom with internet and computer access Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) - Data Show (Projector) - Computer/s - Blackboard Learning Management System Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) NONE F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Program Manager Head of department Students 7. Direct method: - Observation Rubrics 8. Indirect methods: - Surveys: A. Students overall rating on the quality of their courses - Focus group discussion Effectiveness of Students’ assessment Head of department Exam center committee Faculty (Peer Reviewers) 7. Direct method: - Reports for Exam Review process (Analysis of student scores, Grade distribution, Exam Difficulty Index) 8. Indirect methods - Surveys: B. Students overall rating on the quality of their courses (clarity and Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods fairness of assessments) Quality of learning resources Students Faculty Indirect methods: - Surveys: C. Students' satisfaction with the offered services D. Satisfaction of beneficiaries with the learning resources (teaching staffstudents) The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Faculty Program Assessment Committee (PAC) Program Manager Stakeholders Alumni 11. Direct methods: - Students’ scores on assignments and exams 12. Indirect method - Course Report - PAC Report - Surveys: C. Employers' Evaluation of the Program Graduate’s Proficiency (if available) D. Alumni Evaluation of Program (if available) Other Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)