Foundations of Adolescent and Geriatric Health

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Prerequisites: NURSE 6518 , NURSE 6520 , and NURSE 6524 . This course builds upon previous courses of advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology, and advanced physical assessment to provide a foundation for students to assume an advanced practice nursing role in care of adolescent and geriatric populations. Students will synthesize prior learning and apply therapeutic strategies to address adolescent and geriatric health promotion, preventative care and the most common health conditions managed in these populations in primary care practice. Foundational concepts of the advanced practice nurse role will be introduced.