# NUR447 Nursing Care of the Older Adult Clinical

College of Nursing Nursing Department

**Course Description:** This clinical course provides the student with diverse clinical experiences in the care of the gerontological client experiencing complex alterations in health status within a multi-cultural environment. Emphasis is placed on utilizing critical inquiry to assist in clinical decision-making.

**Credit Hours:** 1.00

**Prerequisites:** All of: [NUR433](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR433 "View NUR433"), [NUR436](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR436 "View NUR436"), [NUR437](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR437 "View NUR437"), [NUR438](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR438 "View NUR438"), [NUR439](https://www.ecpi.edu/course/NUR439 "View NUR439")

**Corequisites:** None

## Programs offering this course

- [Nursing (BS to BSN)](https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/absn)

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