Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Post Masters
Educational Objectives
The program will prepare graduates to:
- Practice in an advanced nursing role in a variety of settings.
- Practice independently and collaboratively to improve the health
of older adults and their families, especially for underserved
and vulnerable populations.
- Provide competent, comprehensive, culturally appropriate care
to older adults and their families.
- educate paraprofessionals, professionals, clients, families
and communities including cultural health care issues concerning
the older adult.
- Educate paraprofessionals, professionals, clients, families
and communities regarding health care issues concerning the older
adult and their families.
- Participate in clinical research that incorporates evidence-based
care and extends knowledge in advanced nursing practice relevant
to older adults and their families, especially issues of end of
life care.
- Incorporate Christian values and ethical decision-making into
geriatric clinical practice.
- Assume leadership roles in influencing health policies that
promote high quality, cost effective care for older adults and
their families.
All post-master students are subject to have additional courses added after review of their transcript.
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