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NRNP Courses:
NRNP 6540 - Advanced Practice Care of Older Adults

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(3 credits)

In this course, students focus on the complex healthcare and management needs of older adults by advanced nurse practitioners in acute and primary care  settings. Students learn to plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic regimens of older adults through the application of knowledge in multiple settings. Additionally, students examine content related to end-of-life care and caregiver issues to gain the knowledge and sensibilities needed to implement positive change for the quality of life available to this vulnerable population. 

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Course Sequence Policy: May be the first or second NRNP (didactic) course. However, if it is the first NRNP (didactic) course, it cannot be taken concurrently or doubled with any other NRNP (didactic) or PRAC (practicum) course, except for PRAC (practicum) 6540.

Pre-requisites

  • NURS 6052
  • NURS 6501
  • NURS 6512
  • NURS 6521

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Course Sequence Policy: May be the second or third NRNP (didactic) course. May be taken concurrently only with 6552 if eligibility criteria is met as outlined in the Practicum Manual for Double Practicum Policy.   

Prerequisite(s):

  • NRNP 6531