Course Syllabus for students Autumn 2021

Upon completion of the course students should have the ability to:

• describe biological, psychological and social ageing
• describe and demonstrate an understanding of ageing and the individual from a lifespan perspective
• describe geriatric nursing where health is failing and for health promotion
• demonstrate an understanding of geriatric medical treatments and polypharmacy.

• identify the need for, and provide, co-productive nursing that promotes the health and alleviates the suffering of elderly people and those close to them
• apply knowledge of biological, psychological and social ageing as well as of factors that promote healthy ageing.

• demonstrate the ability to see the individual from a holistic and lifespan perspective with the aim of promoting health in the context of geriatric co-produced nursing
• reflect on how attitudes and values affect how the elderly are greeted and treated.

- biological, psychological and social ageing
- common physical and mental health conditions (cognitive impairment included therein)
- gerontological and geriatric nursing
- comorbidity
- medical treatment
- documentation
- quality register
- assessment instruments
- threats, violence and abuse in close relationships
- acts and other legislation

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and successful completion of semester 1 courses (or equivalent knowledge). Semester 1 comprises: Nursing Science – Profession, Subject and Science, 15 credits; Human Physiology and Anatomy for Nurses, 7.5 credits; Applied physiology and anatomy in nursing, 3 credits; and, Psychology, Nursing 4.5 credits. Additionally, completion of semester 2 and 3 courses (or equivalent knowledge) is also required. Semester 2 comprises: Medical Medical Microbiology, Hospital Infection Control and Immunology for Nurses, 7.5 credits; Person-centered Care, Caring Approach and Communication, 7.5 credits; and, Practical Fundamentals In Nursing and Safety, 15 credits. Semester 3 comprises: Nursing in Health Problems, 15 credits; and, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses, 15 credits.

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Examination will be based upon written individual examination, seminars, written assignments and practical application.

A university senior lecturer serves as examiner for the course.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Written individual examination	2.5 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F
Seminars	1 credit	U/G
Written assignments	0.5 credits	U/G
Practical application	0.5 credits	U/G

The course is only eligible for international students coming to Jönköping University on shorter
exchange than a whole semester.

Redfern, S.J., & Ross, F.M. (2005). Nursing older people. London: Churchill Livingstone.

The latest edition of the course literature shall be used.

Scientific articles and other study materials will be added.