NUR 620 Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Synthesis Practicum

8 Credits

This is the third and final specialty course for the Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP) student. The practitioner student demonstrates integration and synthesis of previous knowledge and skills through assessment, diagnosis, and management of older adults and the frail elderly at all levels of health and illness. Mastery of advanced practice skills occurs in clinical settings and in weekly clinical seminars, which include student case study presentations and analysis. The student will continue to demonstrate progressive independence in the GNP role in collaboration with patients, families, communities, and members of the interdisciplinary health care team. The student will also demonstrate entry-level GNP competencies at the completion of the course

Laboaratory/Clinical Requirements: This course includes 28 clinical conference hours and 294 clinical hours.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 614 .