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Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP's) provide advanced
primary care and health-promotion activities to older adults
and families. Courses focus on health promotion and aging theories
to provide care to this special population. GNPs practice in
community clinics, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and
private practice. With additional courses, student can also
become eligible for certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Fall Semester I Hours
| NURS
405 |
Inquiry I: Theoretical Foundations
|
3 |
| NURS 453 |
Physiologic Foundations of Advanced Practice |
4 |
| NURS 459 |
Assessment for Advanced
Practice
|
3 |
| NUNP 410 |
Health Promotion |
2 |
| NURS 441 |
Mental Health of Older Adults |
1 |
| NURS 442 |
Mental Health of Older Adults Intervention |
1 |
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Total |
14 |
Spring Semester I Hours
| NURS
425 |
Inquiry II: The Research Process |
3 |
| NURS 430 |
Pharmacology and Therapeutics for the Advanced Practice
Nurse
|
3 |
| NUNP 419 |
Adult and Older Adult Clinical Management |
5 |
| NURS 479 |
Public Policy and Aging |
3 |
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Total |
14 |
Summer Semester I Hours
| NURS 502 |
Inquiry III Evidenced Based Nursing Practice |
2 |
| NUNP 449 |
Primary Care of the Older Adult I |
3 |
| NURS 443A |
Collaboration and Consultation |
1 |
| |
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Total |
6 |
Fall Semester II Hours
| NURS 503 |
Inquiry Practicum |
1 |
| NUNP
454 |
Advanced Management of Complex Problems in
Older Adults |
4 |
| NURS 443B |
Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Role Development |
1 |
| NURS 443C |
Professionalism in Advanced Practice: Teaching and Learning |
1 |
| NURS 444A |
Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced
Practice: Ethical Issues |
1 |
| NURS 444B |
Health Care Delivery, Legal and Ethical Issues in Advanced
Practice: Finance |
1 |
| NURS 446 |
Collaboration and Administration in Health Care Delivery |
3 |
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Total |
12 |
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Spring Semester II Hours
| NURS
466 |
Practice and Supervision: Role of the Clinician |
3 |
| NURS 448 |
Mental Health Practice in Older Adults |
1 |
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Total |
4 |
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