Gerontological Nursing
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BX01 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Recognize the effects of aging on individuals, families, and communities.
Understand key areas of geriatric nursing and the importance of health promotion for older adults.
Support the achievement and maintenance of well-being, health, and functional capacity in older adults and assess changes in these areas.
Student's Workload
Total workload: 81 hours
- Guided contact teaching (including 4 hours of workshops)
- Independent and online studies
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
This course must be completed before practical training in geriatric nursing and pediatric/adolescent nursing.
Contents
Assessment and maintenance of functional capacity and resources for older adults. Nutrition and physical activity for older adults. Importance of the environment and social relationships. Pain management in older adults (Medical section). Home care and home nursing operations, assessment of service needs. Community living, family care, and informal caregiving.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Course-specific textbooks.
Teacher-indicated materials.
Lectures and research related to the topic.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group assignments, seminar work/exam, workshops, independent study, self-assessment.
Mandatory 100% attendance in workshops and seminars.
Assessment Criteria
Level 5:
Comprehensively explains the effects of aging on individuals, families, and communities and critically evaluates their implications for care.
Demonstrates in-depth understanding of key areas of geriatric nursing and health promotion and applies evidence-based practices.
Plans, implements, and evaluates interventions to support older adults’ well-being, health, and functional capacity, and provides justified recommendations for improvement.
Level 3:
Describes the effects of aging on individuals, families, and communities and explains their relevance to care.
Understands key areas of geriatric nursing and health promotion and applies them in practice.
Plans and implements interventions to support older adults’ well-being, health, and functional capacity and evaluate outcomes.
Level 1:
Identifies basic effects of aging on individuals and families.
Recognizes main areas of geriatric nursing and health promotion.
Participates in implementing interventions to support older adults’ well-being and functional capacity under guidance.