ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING THEORY: ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS

NURSING 722

Course Description

Examine theoretical perspectives and evidence-based approaches to human responses to health and illness during adulthood and old age. Concepts and research from multiple disciplines will be examined as a framework for reflective practice with adults.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

3.78

-1.96% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.73% from Historical

A Rate

66.67%

-18.94% from Historical

Class Size

-2.17% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Sarah Endicott

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