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2014-2015 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 590 - Gerontological Nursing for Advance and Practice

Credits 3
Requirements: Pre-reqs: NUR 500, 511, 550, 552, 553 Or by Permission of the Instructor
Overview of the theoretical foundations in gerontological nursing designed for advanced practice nursing students providing health care to older adults in all clinical and community settings., Relevant theories and evidence-based research are used to identify strategies that are integral to advanced nursing practice to guide older adults and their families through the health care experience, promoting health and preventing acute and chronic illness. Advanced knowledge of the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management is integrated in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on collaborative partnerships among patients, their families, and other health care disciplines to shape the health environment to maximize health. Course development was guided by the AACN (1996) Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing and AACN (2004) Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist Competencies for Older Adult Care.
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