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PRCM Courses:
PRCM 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 PRCM (practicum) course. However, if it is the first PRCM (practicum) course, it cannot be taken concurrently or doubled with any other DRNP (didactic) or PRCM (practicum) course, except for DRNP (didactic) 6540.

Pre-requisites

  • DNRS 6052
  • DNRS 6501
  • DNRS 6512
  • DNRS 6521
  • DRNP 6540 (may be concurrent)

Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Course Sequence Policy: May be the second or third PRCM (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

  • DRNP 6531
  • DRNP 6540 (may be concurrent)
  • PRCM 6531