Program Overview

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Geriatrics Nursing Department

Course Description

The Geriatrics Nursing Department at the College of Nursing, Sohag University, offers a comprehensive course in gerontological nursing. The course aims to increase the ability of nurses to work with older people, providing them with the necessary theory and practical skills to deliver optimal care.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe principles of normal and abnormal human behaviors and interactions
• Gain knowledge and understanding of normal and abnormal structure and function of the human body
• Describe etiology, clinical picture, pathogenesis, diagnoses, and complications of common and life-threatening health conditions affecting patients with different age groups

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

1. An overview of gerontological nursing
2. Theories of aging
3. Age-related changes
4. Basic needs of elderly people
5. Nutrition of elderly
6. Common physiological problems
7. Psychosocial problems of the elderly
8. Communication skills
9. Ethical and legal aspects involved in the care of elderly
10. Role of gerontological nurse

Teaching and Learning Methods

The course uses the following teaching and learning methods:

1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Role-play

Assessment Methods

The course uses the following assessment methods:

1. Written examination
2. Oral exam
3. Performance checklist
4. Observation checklist

Assessment Schedule

The assessment schedule is as follows:

1. Assessment 1: Pre-mid term (week 4th)
2. Assessment 2: Mid-term (week 9th)
3. Assessment 3: Oral exam (week 14th)
4. Assessment 4: Final exam (week 15th)

Distribution of Marks

The distribution of marks is as follows:

1. Mid-Term Examination: 5 marks (5%)
2. Final-term Examination: 40 marks (40%)
3. Oral Examination: 20 marks (20%)
4. Semester Work: 35 marks (35%)

Course Materials

The course materials include:

• Course notes (handouts of course lectures)
• Recommended books:
  • Nursing for wellness in older adults (2009): Carol A. Miller
  • Gerontological nursing, concepts and practice (2007): Adrianne Helen
  • Current geriatric diagnosis and treatment (2004): Robert, Mary, Anne, et al.

Instructor Information

The course instructor is the Chair of the Geriatrics Nursing Department.