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PRAC Courses:
PRAC 6540 - Advanced Practice Care of Older Adults Practicum

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(2 credits)

This is one of four practicum courses in the Adult-Gerontology curriculum. Students will apply their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment to the diagnosis and management of those conditions more common in older adults. The focus of this course is on advanced nursing practice relevant to the acute and primary care environments. 

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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

Pre-requisites

  • NRNP 6540 (may be concurrent) 
  • NURS 6052
  • NURS 6501
  • NURS 6512
  • NURS 6521

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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

Pre-requisites

  • NRNP 6531
  • NRNP 6540 (may be concurrent) 
  • PRAC 6531