NURS 9821 Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing II

The second of three in the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Advanced Practice Nursing series, this course focuses on the management of chronic conditions across the adult-gerontology age spectrum. Critical analysis of data, integration of theory, and evidence-based, cost-effective, high quality, and safe approaches to care coordination are emphasized. The broader health care system, interprofessional collaboration, influences of culture, and social determinants of health are considered. The leadership role of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Advanced Practice Nurse in identifying and addressing barriers to optimal care is integrated throughout the course.

Course overview

Department
Nursing
School
CSON
Credits
6
Level
Graduate
Offered
Every Fall, Every Spring, Every Summer

Catalog details

Prerequisites
NURS9814 and NURS9730 and NURS9819 and NURS9731 and NURS9732

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Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.33 / 5 · Very Good
83 responses
Instructor rating
4.26 / 5 · Very Good
83 responses
Terms evaluated
5
Most recent: Fall 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Fall 2025Carol Connolly4.34.24.44.54.74.94.94.310+ hrs/week13 of 14
Fall 2025Catherine Conahan4.33.24.44.54.74.94.94.310+ hrs/week13 of 14
Fall 2025Kellie Lapierre4.44.84.24.54.64.84.94.24–6 hrs/week13 of 14
Fall 2024Catherine Conahan4.54.44.54.74.54.74.84.710+ hrs/week14 of 22
Fall 2024Kellie Lapierre4.54.64.54.74.54.74.84.710+ hrs/week14 of 22
Spring 2024Kellie Lapierre4.84.85.05.05.04.84.84.810+ hrs/week4 of 8
Spring 2024Stacey Barone4.85.05.05.05.04.84.84.810+ hrs/week4 of 8
Spring 2023Kellie Lapierre3.43.84.44.44.44.04.43.610+ hrs/week5 of 7
Fall 2022Kellie Lapierre3.34.03.74.34.33.74.34.74–6 hrs/week3 of 3

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

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