The Department of Gerontological Nursing is distinguished in preparing a graduate capable of providing health care to the elderly by providing them with knowledge and practices to help the elderly intervene in challenges in positive, effective, and innovative ways.
Enriching the educational, research, and technological system in the field of elderly nursing and preparing distinguished graduates with high knowledge, skill, and professionalism to provide high-quality nursing care for the elderly in different settings and developing practical strategies to enhance the health, performance, and quality of life of the elderly.
- Identify the physical, psychological, and social changes that occur with aging
- Understand the most common nursing diagnoses associated with the elderly and related nursing care
- Emphasis on the importance of effective communication in dealing with the elderly
- Provide students with the necessary knowledge to take care of the elderly in health and disease.
- Demonstrate various scientific skills in the comprehensive care of the elderly.
- Awareness of students about the places in the community that provide services for the elderly.
