Graduates
of the program in gerontological nursing acquire an in-depth
understanding of normal aging, the illnesses that are common
to this age group, and an understanding of how the environment
impinges on function. They are prepared to provide advanced
nursing care to well elders, acutely and chronically ill elders,
and frail older persons in community or institutional settings.
Students choose functional preparation in one of four roles:
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Administrator
Concentrations are also available in the following areas
(each concentration is 8 credits)
- Maternal/Child Nursing
- Rural Health Nursing
- Home Care Nursing
Full-Time Program Plan (part-time study options are
also available)
| Semester
I (Fall) |
Credits |
| N502 Health Assessment
|
3 |
| N530
Scientific Inquiry: Methods |
3 |
| N532 Health Care
Delivery Systems |
3 |
| N518
Advanced Pathophysiology |
3 |
| (Total Credits) |
12 |
| Semester
II (Spring) |
Credits |
| N503 Scientific
Inquiry: Theoretical Foundations |
2 |
| N519
Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
| N511 Gerontological
Nursing I |
3 |
| Functional
Role I |
4 |
| (Total Credits) |
12 |
| Semester
III (Fall) |
Credits |
| N535 Scientific
Inquiry: Application |
2 |
| N512
Gerontological Nursing II |
3 |
| Functional Role
II |
4 |
| Elective |
3 |
| (Total Credits) |
12 |
| Semester
IV (Spring) |
Credits |
| N570 Proseminar
|
2 |
| N513
Gerontological Nursing III |
3 |
| Functional Role
III |
4 |
| Elective
or Thesis |
3 |
| (Total Credits) |
12 |
Total Credits 48
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