NUR 614 Tertiary Prevention with Older Adults

6 Credits

The gerontological nurse practitioner student is prepared to meet the restorative and rehabilitative needs of older adults. Throughout their course of study, students develop and implement tertiary prevention plans of care for vulnerable clients at home, in rehabilitation, and in long-term care settings. Primary and secondary prevention continue to be integrated into plans of care. The management of very frail older adults to prevent further deterioration of function and to provide support at the end of life is also studied. The course continues to emphasize independent clinical decision-making in addition to collaboration and interdisciplinary team care for clients with multiple, complex problems during 135 hours of clinical practice.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 613 .