MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Course Title: CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT

Course Number: NCM 114

Course Description: This course deals with concepts, principles, theories, and techniques in the care of older adult. The
learners are expected to perform holistic nursing care of te older persons in wellness and chronic illness
utilizing the nursing process.

Course Credit: Theory: 2 units – 36 hours; RLE Clinical – (Hospital/Community) 1 unit – 51 hours

Placement: Third Year, First Semester

Prerequisite: NCM 103

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Instructor’s Name: Judith C. Navarro, MAN, RN

Contact Number: +63 9279482873

Email Address: [email protected]

Consultation Time: Monday – Thursday 8am – 11 am; 3pm – 5pm

Office: Nursing Building, Nursing Office

Level Outcomes: At the end of the third year, given individuals, families, population groups, and communities with
physiologic and psychosocial health problems and maladaptive patterns of behavior in varied healthcare
settings, the learners demonstrate safe, appropriate and holistic care utilizing the nursing process and
applying research and evidenced-based practice.
Course Outcomes:

1. Course Outcomes: Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities
in the practice of nursing
2. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups and
community utilizing nursing process.
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidenced-based practice in the delivery of care.
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles and standards.
5. Communicate actively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally appropriate language.
6. Document to include reporting up-to-date client care, accurately and comprehensively.
7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra- and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care using a systems
approach.
9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher.
10. Engage in life long learning with a passion to keep current national and global developments in
general, and nursing and health developments in particular.
11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino.
12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery.
13. Adopt the nursing core values in the practice of the profession.
14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care.

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Date and time CONTEXT
Day 1 Concepts, Principles and Theories in the Care of Older Adults
8 am – 12 nn A. Perspective on Aging
2pm – 5pm 1. Aging is a Developmental Process
B. Demography of Aging and Implications for Health and Nursing Care
1. Global Aging
2. Aging in the Philippines
C. Impact of Aging Members in the Family
D. Theories of Aging and its Nursing Implications
1. Biologic Theories
2. Psychosocial Theories
E. Physiologic Changes in Aging Affecting Various Systems
1. Integumentary
2. Musculo-skeletal
3. Respiratory
4. Cardiovascular
5. Hematopoietic & Lymphatic
6. Gastrointestinal
7. Urinary
8. Nervous
9. Special senses
10. Endocrine
11. Reproductive
Day 2 Nursing Care of the Older Adult in Wellness
8am – 12 nn A. Assessment
2pm – 5 pm 1. Subjective Data
Nursing History
Functional Health
Patterns
2. Objective Data
Psychological
Assessment
Physical Assessment
B. Planning for Health Promotion, Health Maintenance and Home Health Considerations
 1. Planning for Successful Aging
2. Home Care and Hospice
3. Community-based Services
4. Assisted Living
5. Special Care Units
6. Geriatric Units
C. Implementation
1. Physical Care of Older Adults
Aging Skin and Mucus Membranes

Elimination

Activity and Exercise

Sleep and Rest

2. Psycho-social Care of Older Adults
Cognition and Perception Engagement with Life

Self-perception and Self-concept

Coping and Stress

Values and Beliefs

Sexuality and Aging

Day 3 Nursing Care of the Older Adult in Chronic Illness

8am – 12 nn A. Disturbance in Sensory Perception
2pm – 5 pm
B. Chronic Confusion

C. Impaired Verbal Communication

Core Elements of Evidence-Based Gerontological Nursing Practice
 A. Standards
B. Competencies
C. Principles
D. Issues/Concerns
Ethico-legal Considerations in the Careof Older Adult
A. Laws Affecting Senior Citizens/Older Persons (RA 7432; RA 9275, RA 9994)

B. Medications of Older Adults (Polypharmacy)

C. Ethical principles

D. Long-term Care

E. Palliative care

F. Advance Directives/DNR

G. End-of-Life Care

H. Spirituality among Older Persons

I. Ethical Dilemmas
Communicating with Older Persons
A. Information Sharing
B. Formal or Therapeutic Communication
C. Informal or Social Communication
D. Non-Verbal Communication
E. Acceptance, Dignity and Respect in Communication
F. Barriers to Communication
G. Skills and Techniques
Guidelines for Effective Documentation
A. Privacy and Accountability
B. Methods and Formats
Day 4 Geriatric Health Care Team
8am – 12 nn A. Gerontologist/Geriatrician
2pm – 5 pm B. Nurse Gerontologist
C. Occupational Therapist
D. Physical Therapist
E. Speech Therapist
F. Case Manager
G. Familiy/Significant Others
H. Nursing and Interdisciplinary Team
Research Agenda on Aging
A. National: NIH publication 2030 Problems on Caring for Aging Baby Boomers
B. International: UN Program on Aging
C. Other Current Research on Aging
Trends/Issues and Challenges on the Care of Older Persons
A. Home Care
B. Hospice Facilities
C. Drop-in/Day Care Centers
D. Retirement Living/Home/Village
Advocacy Programs Relevant to the Care of Older Persons
A. Support Services and Advocacy for Older Adult
B. Mental Health Programs
Grandparents as Treasure Chest of Valuable History, Values, Tradition and Wisdom.

“MY Lolo and Lola: Our Heritage Heroes.”

Inspirational Videos on Older Adults:
Example: The Intern
Telehealth and the Older Person
Enterpreneurial Opportunities
A. Home Health Agencies
B. Visiting Nurse Groups
Grading System: Modified Carreon Method

Requirements: To be announced later

Policies: No cellphone when having class

Do not be absent

Wear prescribed attire/uniform when in class