NURS 623B Geronontol Nurs Prac I

NURS 623. GERONTOLOGICAL NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM I. This course is the first of two advanced practice Gerontological nurse practicum courses focusing on advanced practice of nursing in multiple health care settings. Students are provided the opportunity to work collaboratively with a preceptor to assess, diagnose, and manage selected health care needs of older adults and families across the continuum of care from primary, acute, and long term care. Principles of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions are integrated in plans of care. Emphasis is on health promotion and the pathophysiology and epidemiology underlying selected self-limiting, acute, and chronic health problems in older adults of diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds. (Prerequisites: NURS606, NURS616, NURS621, NURS622, NURS651, NURS652)

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Prerequisite

NURS 606B NURS 616B NURS 621B NURS 622B NURS 651B NURS 652B