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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.

Prerequisites

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

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
18

-2.17% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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