LC 105
Basic Principles of Nursing in the Long Term Care Setting (3)
A general survey of basic nursing principles, practices, and functions related to the health and illness needs of the elderly.
The aging process is discussed as it relates to physical and psychosocial changes, activities of daily living, and special problems of aging.
Pertinent issues in geriatric nursing practice are addressed, including special knowledge and skills required by the nurse working with the elderly in various environments of long-term care, functions of each member of the interdisciplinary team, and the nurse's unique place on the team.
Record-keeping that is necessary to meet government rules and regulations for long-term care facilities are also discussed.
This course is required for students in the Long-term Care Administration program.
LC 201
Foundations of Long-Term Care Administration (3)
A study of the management of health care delivery in long-term care facilities.
Management strategies pertaining to staffing, quality assurance, utilization review and control systems are discussed.
Federal and state regulations, legislation, standards of care, state-survey assessment process, resident care plan evaluation, management of providing resident's quality of life, and resident's rights issues are covered.
LC 288, 488
Special Topics (3,3)
LC 496
Long-Term Care Field Practicum (12)
A field learning experience to obtain hands-on training as an administrator in training in a state-licensed long-term care facility; requires a minimum of 800 clock hours on a 35-40 hour per week schedule over a period of two consecutive semesters, supplemented by regular meetings with the practicum coordinator.
Prerequisites: LC 201; LS 105; HS 275; 310; BU 330; SO 430; RS 366C plus senior status and a minimum of 44 credit hours completed in the major.
