1. Distinguish between normal and abnormal physical and psychosocial changes associated with aging.
2. Identify syndromes and disease states commonly managed by advanced practice nurses in the geriatric population.
3. Critique existing protocols and best practices that address differential diagnosis, pharmacotherapeutic intervention, and resources to manage and evaluate acute and chronic illness in the geriatric population.
4. Plan and implement therapeutic interventions to return the geriatric patient to a stable state and/or optimize the patient’s health.
5. Examine state and federal resources influencing healthcare for the geriatric population.