NURS 6341 - Geriatric Assessment: Clinical Practicum I

5 credit hours
Formerly - NURS 5056

A clinical experience in primary care management of older adults. The student will work with a preceptor during provision of primary care to elders. Emphasis is placed on evidence based practice resources, comprehensive assessment, and research-based advanced nursing interventions to promote, maintain and restore health to the elderly. This course includes two components: 1) weekly seminar class; and, 2) 150 or more clinical hours to be completed concurrently with clinical preceptors in the community, as assigned. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Registration Restriction(s): Graduate Nursing Program
Prerequisite Course(s): NURS 6001, 6022, 6024, 6075, 6450