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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)