Nursing of Adults with Gerontologic and/or Rehabilitation Needs
Competencies
Competencies
Gained a knowledge of the relation to the psychophysiological changes in older adults and those undergoing rehabilitation.
Learned to identify changes, consequences, and nursing care related to aging and rehabilitation for individuals and families in a variety of settings.
Identified community resources and interdisciplinary team members that are both necessary and available to adults and families who are dealing with the effects and changes related to aging and/or rehabilitation.
Successfully applied the nursing process in caring for adults and families that are affected by the major chronic diseases found throughout the population of the United States.
Learned to utilize a variety of nursing sources in order to substantiate the basis of care.
Incorporated elements of the role of the professional nurse in providing culturally competent nursing care for older adults and those who are undergoing rehabilitation.
Evidence Based PracticeLearned to identify changes, consequences, and nursing care related to aging and rehabilitation for individuals and families in a variety of settings.
Identified community resources and interdisciplinary team members that are both necessary and available to adults and families who are dealing with the effects and changes related to aging and/or rehabilitation.
Successfully applied the nursing process in caring for adults and families that are affected by the major chronic diseases found throughout the population of the United States.
Learned to utilize a variety of nursing sources in order to substantiate the basis of care.
Incorporated elements of the role of the professional nurse in providing culturally competent nursing care for older adults and those who are undergoing rehabilitation.
MercyNet - Mercy Hospital
Concept Care Map
Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk
Mini-Mental Exam
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
Geriatric Depression Scale
Fall Risk Assessment
Nursing Process Paper
Special Experiences
Medication Sheets
Diagnostic Testing Interpretations
Patient TeachingConcept Care Map
Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Ulcer Risk
Mini-Mental Exam
Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
Geriatric Depression Scale
Fall Risk Assessment
Nursing Process Paper
Special Experiences
Medication Sheets
Diagnostic Testing Interpretations
I instructed patients on how to move safely with their walkers, canes, and wheelchairs.
This instruction kept the patients safe from harm, and avoided the risk for falls.
Personal ReflectionThis instruction kept the patients safe from harm, and avoided the risk for falls.
This
course prepared me for the patient care needed in nursing homes and for
rehab patients. I gained a lot of skills with moving patients and got
the experience of inserting an indwelling catheter.
