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Geriatric Nursing Leadership Program
RN-BS Program of Study
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Develop the leader in you.
The RN - BS program consists of four semesters of web-based coursework that can be completed within a flexible schedule convenient to the student, and three on-campus intensive sessions. In addition, students work in partnership with local organizations, to prepare for the important leadership role of working with and mentoring other staff and incorporate the principles of cultural competence in the care of elders and the supervision of culturally diverse workers. Students plan and implement a quality improvement or organizational change project as their capstone project as a way of demonstrating their leadership skills and potential.
To participate in this program, the applicant must be a currently licensed RN in Utah.
NURS 3003: Individual and Family Assessment (3)
GERON 5100: Applications of Research in Aging (3) QI
Spring
NURS 4050: Nursing History/Health Policy (3) CW
NURS 4280: Advanced Concepts in Pathophysiology (3)
NURS 5050: Best Practices in Geriatric Nursing (3)
UUHSC 5500 CCMR (Cultural Competence and Mutual Respect) (1)
Summer
NURS 3005: Global and Community Epidemiology (3) QI IR
NURS 3530: Family and Community Focused Care (4) DV
Fall
NURS 4410: Integrated Nursing Practice (5)
NURS 4202: Professional Leadership in Health Care (3)
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Notes: Program Administrator Jan Abramson or 801-587-9638 Academic Advisor Cynthia Weatbrook or 801-581-3414 Revised: 03/11/2008 This program is funded by the US Department of Heath and Human Services Heath Resources and Services Administration. HRSA Grant Number D62HP01910. |
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