§ Ageism, exploring societies prejudices and biases toward the elder population.
§ Choose a theory or model related to gerontologic nursing and related it to the care of an elderly patient you have cared for.
§ Choose a theory or model and write about how that theory or model can be used to promote wellness with age-related changes in the elderly.
§ Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly population. Include statistics, incidents, contributing factors, patient education needs, and treatment adherence issues.
Assignment Instructions:
Construct a 4-7 page APA-formatted paper (not including title and reference pages).
Include at a minimum the use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings.
Interpret and analyze the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your paper:
Introduction (no heading)
Define your topic.
-Why is this topic important to the profession of nursing?
-Why is this topic important or what impact does it have when caring for the elderly client?
Present a literature review on your topic (3-5 articles within the past 5 years from peer reviewed journals)
Discuss the conclusions you determined from review of the literature
Discuss how your topic would effect the care the elderly client receives in different care settings or organizations.
Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults with this topic
Conclusion
– What conclusions did you draw from exploration of this topic?
– How will this effect/change your nursing practice with the elderly?
– What recommendations might you want to make at an organizational level?
Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 5 professional references with at least 3-5 nursing journal articles required.)
Submit your assignment electronically in the designated location.
Suggested Topics:
§ Ageism, exploring societies prejudices and biases toward the elder population.
§ Choose a theory or model related to gerontologic nursing and related it to the care of an elderly patient you have cared for.
§ Choose a theory or model and write about how that theory or model can be used to promote wellness with age-related changes in the elderly.
§ Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly population. Include statistics, incidents, contributing factors, patient education needs, and treatment adherence issues.
Assignment Instructions:
Construct a 4-7 page APA-formatted paper (not including title and reference pages).
Include at a minimum the use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings.
Interpret and analyze the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your paper:
Introduction (no heading)
Define your topic.
-Why is this topic important to the profession of nursing?
-Why is this topic important or what impact does it have when caring for the elderly client?
Present a literature review on your topic (3-5 articles within the past 5 years from peer reviewed journals)
Discuss the conclusions you determined from review of the literature
Discuss how your topic would effect the care the elderly client receives in different care settings or organizations.
Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults with this topic
Conclusion
– What conclusions did you draw from exploration of this topic?
– How will this effect/change your nursing practice with the elderly?
– What recommendations might you want to make at an organizational level?
Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 5 professional references with at least 3-5 nursing journal articles required.)
Submit your assignment electronically in the designated location.
