Gerontological Cert Review Course: Psychological Issues: TheThree D's: Depression, Dementia and Delirium

By: Donna E. McCabe, DNP, GNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Price

$30.00

Course Credits

1.5 Nursing Continuing Education Contact Hours

Course Target Audience

  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Registered Nurses

Course Description

The Psychological Issues: TheThree D's: Depression, Dementia and Delirium course covers the characteristics of depression, dementia, and delirium, the characteristics of depression and delirium that can mimic dementia, and nursing interventions for depression, dementia, and delirium. 

Overview

The Gerontological Certification Review Course is a collection of 13 modules created by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing in 2021. These modules review knowledge of geriatric nursing and can be used in conjunction with conventional test preparation for the Gerontological Nursing Certification Exam. 

The course consists of 13 individual and interactive online modules featuring the latest content developed by faculty at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, engaging graphics, and knowledge checks for learners as they proceed through the learning content. Additionally, learners can further test their knowledge with a provided practice test of approximately 150 multiple choice questions covered throughout the course. 

Course Learning Objectives

  1. Discuss the characteristics of depression, dementia, and delirium.
  2. Describe the characteristics of depression and delirium that can mimic dementia.
  3. Discuss nursing interventions for depression, dementia, and delirium. 

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