January 2025 University Catalog

NURS6305 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care 3

Learners gain an understanding of the theoretical basis for the competencies of the nurse practitioner and investigate concepts of aging, age-related changes, palliative, and end-of-life care. Learners build upon their knowledge of advanced pathophysiology, pharmacology, and health assessment while learning the role of the nurse practitioner in primary care. For MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master’s Certificate learners only. NURS6305 must be taken concurrently with NURS6306. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer except for learners in the Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing as approved through Faculty Gap Analysis.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

NURS6303, NURS6304