The major in Adult Health Nursing is designed to prepare graduates to deliver advanced nursing care to adult populations in various settings. The focus of this advanced practice major includes health promotion, disease prevention, and care of the chronically ill, and acutely ill clients.
Students integrate knowledge and skills in adult health nursing within selected settings.
Students continue to build on a knowledge base in their area of expertise and will be prepared to provide holistic care to clients with complex health problems. In the course of study, students have the opportunity to identify a specific area of inquiry and collaborate with faculty in ongoing research endeavors. Through study with faculty and clinical preceptors who have expertise in the student's area of focus or specialization, students will develop advanced practice knowledge and skills. The graduate faculty in Adult Health includes those with expertise in cardiovascular, pain management, oncology, acute care and nursing education. Opportunities exist for uniquely valuable learning experiences.