APRN Care of Adults

Spring 2025 > Health Sciences > NURS.6520 > 031

Course No: NURS.6520-031; SIS Class Nbr: 5160; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Registration Pending

Course Description

Focus is on the advanced practice nursing role in the holistic assessment and management of health problems of the adolescent, adult, and older adult, within a family and community context. Evidence based strategies are applied to the prevention, treatment, and management of acute and chronic health problems. Health promotion and maintenance are emphasized through the application of advanced knowledge, theory, research, and critical decision making. Community resources, pharmacological therapies, and complimentary strategies are integrated throughout the course.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Graduate Certificate or MS in Nursing, or DNP Nursing, or Instructor permission.
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Patricia MacCulloch
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to May 08
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1800
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.S. in Nursing

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Course Not Yet Open For Registration

The registration period for this course starts October 28.

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