PCOA-RN: Health Equity and Older Adults

By: Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing

Price

$20.00

Credits

1.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours

Target Audience

  • Interprofessionals
  • Registered Nurses

Description

Primary care nurses play a crucial role in promoting health equity for older adults.

Overview

By recognizing and mitigating inequities, nurses can help ensure that all older adults receive the quality care they need to thrive. This course covers key concepts related to health equity including population health, social determinants of health and health literacy. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Discuss key concepts related to population health, social determinants of health, and health literacy.
  • Identify the role population health serves for individuals and communities.
  • Describe how social determinants of health impact the well-being of older adults.
  • Recognize the role of the nurse in addressing social determinants of health.
  • Define health literacy and its impact on older adults.
  • Discuss strategies for improving communication in patients with limited health literacy. 

Connect with our team

nursing.hign@nyu.edu

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