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Unless gerontology nursing fuses with
technology, the specialty will be unable to keep students
interested, and will not survive. It is imperative that
gerontology nursing coursework be web based, and that
it sponsor the use of technologically advanced assessment
tools.
- A stand alone gerontology course has
great appeal at the senior level for all students if it
is designed as a synthesis course--in other words, a course
for bringing together all the knowledge and experience the
students have to that point and allowing them to use it
to advance their critical thinking skills and their abilities
to holistically care for patients using every aspect of
the nursing process. Such a course supports their assessment
skills and patient teaching skills and offers opportunities
for integration of disease processes, treatment regimens
and nursing care.
- Students respect content that is rigorous
and tough.
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