NUR 6121 Advanced Practice Nursing II

Required for the adult gerontology and family nurse practitioner tracks. Emphasis is on age-appropriate health screening, health maintenance and health promotion. The management of selected acute/chronic health care problems of the young adult, adult, and older adult are addressed including dermatological, genitourinary, mental health, woman’s health, hematological and immune disorders, mental health and emergency problems. Special emphasis is given to the management of the young adult and older adult. Development of advanced nursing and interdiscliplinary plans of care using research evidence, critical thinking, legal, political, and ethical considerations will be emphasized. The efficacy of alternative and complementary therapies will be explored. Prerequisite(s): NUR 6001 and NUR 6011
Credits: 3.0