555b. Common Health Problems of the Older Adult. 3 credit hours. This didactic course focuses on health promotion, disease and disability prevention, and the differential diagnosis and management of common health problems in the gerontological client across acute care, long-term care, and primary care settings. Additionally, the role of the gerontological nurse practitioner in the comprehensive management of chronic illness is explored. Required for all gerontological nurse practitioner, adult/gerontological practitioner, and post master’s gerontological nurse practitioner students. Prerequisite: successful completion of 550, 554, 525a, and 723a. Three hours per week. S. Molony.
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