ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING THEORY: ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS
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 & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Examine diverse theoretical perspectives on health and illness in adulthood and old age. Audience: Graduate 2. Analyze empirical evidence for selected theoretical perspectives related to health and illness in adults and examine age, gender, and cultural differences. Audience: Graduate 3. Evaluate the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of nursing assessments and interventions with adults. Audience: Graduate 4. Determine best evidence for advanced nursing practice in a selected area. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Examine diverse theoretical perspectives on health and illness in adulthood and old age. Audience: Graduate 2. Analyze empirical evidence for selected theoretical perspectives related to health and illness in adults and examine age, gender, and cultural differences. Audience: Graduate 3. Evaluate the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of nursing assessments and interventions with adults. Audience: Graduate 4. Determine best evidence for advanced nursing practice in a selected area. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027