Nursing: Patient Education for Older Adults: An Effective Encounter Requires Nurse Understanding
11.95
About the Course
Audience: This course is for nurses who wish to increase their knowledgeof how to effectively communicate with older adults.
Learning Objectives
- State the physical and psychosocial barriersthat may prevent older adults from adhering to a recommended care plan.
- Create appropriate teaching that addresses the cognitive andlearning abilities of older adults.
- Describe proper communication and behavior ofnurses during teaching/learning encounters with older adults.
About the Author
Mary Beth Fischer, MSN,RN-BC
Mary Beth Fischer is amember of the School of Nursing faculty at St. Luke’s University Health Networkin Bethlehem, Pa. She specializes in geriatrics.
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Patient Education for Older Adults: An Effective Encounter Requires Nurse Understanding - N19045
11.95
About the Course
Audience: This course is for nurses who wish to increase their knowledgeof how to effectively communicate with older adults.
Learning Objectives
- State the physical and psychosocial barriersthat may prevent older adults from adhering to a recommended care plan.
- Create appropriate teaching that addresses the cognitive andlearning abilities of older adults.
- Describe proper communication and behavior ofnurses during teaching/learning encounters with older adults.
About the Author
Mary Beth Fischer, MSN,RN-BC
Mary Beth Fischer is amember of the School of Nursing faculty at St. Luke’s University Health Networkin Bethlehem, Pa. She specializes in geriatrics.