Geriatric Nurse/Nursing

The Geriatric Nurse/Nursing bachelor's degree program at Rhode Island College is offered by this public institution in Providence, RI. Classified under CIP code 51.3821 in the specialized nursing field, the program focuses on nursing care for older adult populations, covering topics such as age-related health conditions, long-term care, and geriatric-specific clinical practice.

Rhode Island College offers several related programs in health and nursing, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer at the associate level, Health/Health Care Administration/Management at both the associate and bachelor's levels, and Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's level. Students pursuing this degree can expect a curriculum that integrates general nursing education with specialized coursework in gerontological care principles and clinical placements in settings serving elderly patients.