NURS.6500 Family and Adult-Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing I

Id: 040297 Credits: 4-4

Description

Focus is on the advanced practice nursing role in the holistic assessment and management of health problems of the adolescent, adult, and older adults, within a family and community context. Evidence-based strategies are applied to the prevention, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health problems. Health promotion and maintenance are emphasized through the application of advanced knowledge, theory, research, and critical decision-making. Community resources, pharmacological therapies, and complementary strategies are integrated throughout the course.

Prerequisites

NURS.6510 Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning, and Co-req: NURS.6100 Adult Gerontological Nursing Practicum I, or NURS.6600 Family Health Nursing Practicum I.

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Course prerequisites/corequisites are determined by the faculty and approved by the curriculum committees. Students are required to fulfill these requirements prior to enrollment. For courses offered through online or GPS delivery, students are responsible for confirming with the instructor or department that all enrollment requirements have been satisfied before registering.