Gerontological Nursing

Gerontological Nursing
Department of Nursing
 
Dr. Susan Houde, 978-934-4426
susan_houde@uml.edu

The certificate is for post-baccalaureate nurses who want to expand their knowledge about issues related to nursing care of older adults. The certificate focuses on topics pertinent to the health care of well older adults and those with chronic health problems. Content will include gerontological nursing theory, health promotion and preventive care, psychiatric and mental health issues in the older adult, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as pharmacological issues. Students who complete the certificate are encouraged to apply for advanced practice role preparation as a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist through the University of Massachusetts Lowell's master's program in Nursing.

Required Courses:
33.610 Gerontological Nursing I (4 credits)
33.553 Geropsychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
33.554 Palliative and End-of-Life Nursing Care
33.559 Advanced Pharmacology

Note: Total: 13 credits. The courses 33.610 and 33.559 may be transferable to the master's degree in Nursing with a grade of B or better. One course, either 33.554 or 33.553 may also be transferred as an elective to the master's degree in Nursing with a grade of B or better.