Geriatric Nurse/Nursing

The Geriatric Nurse/Nursing bachelor's degree program at Briar Cliff University is offered by this private nonprofit institution in Sioux City, IA. The program falls within the specialized nursing field (CIP 51.3821) and prepares students for professional nursing practice with a focus on caring for older adult populations across long-term care, acute care, and community health settings.

Briar Cliff University offers complementary nursing and health programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the associate level, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist at the associate level. Students pursuing the geriatric nursing bachelor's degree can expect coursework covering gerontological nursing principles, chronic disease management, palliative care, and age-related physiological changes, alongside clinical practicum experiences.