Concentrations
A concentration consists of a series of courses that focus on advanced preparation in a subspecialty and is designed for students seeking advanced preparation in a specific area. Students who are enrolled in a concentration are expected to complete the designated seminars and clinical practica, as well as a scholarly praxis in an area relevant to the concentration.
Diabetes Care Concentration
The Diabetes Care concentration is designed for students in their final year of study and emphasizes diabetes care practice and management. The concentration is open to students in the Adult Advanced Practice Nursing; Adult, Family, Gerontological, and Women's Health; Nurse-Midwifery; and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialties. The concentration is designed to prepare specialists in these fields for practice in diabetes care and management.
All students in the concentration are required to take 768a/b, Clinical Practice in Diabetes Care and Management, which requires four hours per week of clinical practice. Additionally, students must take 769a, Advanced Concepts and Principles of Diabetes Care. A diabetes-related praxis is recommended. Enrollment in the concentration is limited. Students can apply for the concentration during their first specialty year by contacting Ivy Alexander, director, Family, Adult/Gerontological, and Women's Health Primary Care Specialty. Faculty permission is required.
All students in the concentration are required to take 768a/b, Clinical Practice in Diabetes Care and Management, which requires four hours per week of clinical practice.
Additionally, students must take 769a, Advanced Concepts and Principles of Diabetes Care.
A diabetes-related praxis is recommended.
Enrollment in the concentration is limited.
Faculty permission is required.
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