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    Apr 19, 2024  
2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Georgia Regents University Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 6890 - FNP II Hlth Promo & Prob Elder



This course prepares family nurse practitioners to assume responsibility for health promotion, disease prevention, early detection and management of common acute and chronic health problems of the elderly client and his/her family. The nurse practitioner’s role in promoting successful aging, maintaining function and promoting self-care, using community, personal and family resources is explored. The course emphasizes common geriatric syndromes and problems including chronic illnesses and their management. Ethical dilemmas that impact healthcare of older adults are integrated throughout course.

Grade Mode: Normal, Audit

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: NURS6880 Pre-Req Min Grade: C

Credit Hours: 5 Contact Hours: 11 Lecture Hours: 2 Other Hours: 9

College Restrictions: Graduate Studies Program Restrictions: CERM_FNUP-Cert in Family Nurse Pract, MSN_FNUP-Family Nurse Practitioner, MSN_NURS-Nursing Level Restrictions: Graduate Semester

Schedule Type: Lecture, Internship/Practicum


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