CURRICULUM COMMITTEE NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

ACADEMIC UNIT:School of Nursing
DATE PREPARED:10/29/2106
PRIMARY AUTHOR(S):Dr. Shiphrah Williams-Evans
ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE FACULTY APPROVED: (Committee Chairperson's Signature)Dr. Janet P. McMillan, APRN, PMHNP-BCDigitally signed by Dr. Janet P. McMillan, APRN PMHNP BC Date: 2016.10.30.00.16:27:05.0010/29/2016 (Date)
CHAIRPERSON/DEAN APPROVED: (Chairperson's/Dean Signature)Dr. Shiphrah Williams Evans, PhD, FNP.BC, PMHNP BCDigitally signed by Dr. Shaphan Aliams Evans, P.C. FNP BC, PWH-F BC Date: 2016.10.30.00.16:52.05.0010/29/2016 (Date)
  1. NEW COURSE NUMBER: NUR 806
  2. NEW COURSE TITLE: Advanced Adult/Gerontological Primary Care III
  3. CAPSULE STATEMENT OF COURSE CONTENT FOR CATALOG: This course focuses on synthesis and application of theory and research to effectively address the complexities of aging. Comprehensive evidence-based management across settings, evaluation of care, role implementation, and influences of contextual factors on healthcare services for the elderly including palliative and end-of-life care are presented. This course provides the knowledge base for clinical adult/gerontological management.
  4. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT FOR COURSE SYLLABUS: This course focuses on synthesis and application of theory and research to effectively address the complexities of aging. Comprehensive evidence-based management across settings, evaluation of care, role implementation, and influences of contextual factors on healthcare services for the elderly including palliative and end-of-life care are presented. This course provides the knowledge base for clinical adult/gerontological management.
  5. PREREQUISITES: NUR 700; NUR 703; NUR 704; NUR 706; NUR 800; NUR 801; NUR 804; NUR 805
  6. REQUIRED COURSE: ___ Yes ___ No
  7. CRÉDITS: (a) Number 3___
  8. Variable credit Explanation: n/a