Adult-gero specialty but required to do peds

[db2xs]

I have a question that I'm hoping someone can answer for me:

I'm in an adult-gero NP specialty track (note: this is not family) and am nearing my clinical rotations. I was just told by my professor and academic advisor that I am required by the NP accreditors to learn about pediatric assessments:"Our NP accreditors specify that the 3 Ps (Patho, Pharm and Physical Assessment) must be taught across the lifespan."

I don't understand this. What's the point of a specialty then? Also, if this is the accreditors' desire, then why aren't the pediatric NP students required to learn/do a geriatric assessment? (I've looked at curricula). Do the CNM students have to learn about older men?

Any input would be appreciated, thank you.

[ms_sgr, BSN, NP]

I am in the Adult Gerontology NP program as well. Since everyone takes the same prerequisite you are forced to learn about pediatric in path, pharm and health assessment. The good thing is that we don't have to remember the information for boards. It's not as bad as you think.

[db2xs]

Thank you for your response.

I was told that we have to learn "the basics" and then move onto specialty, even if I've already named my specialty. I am okay with this explanation. I thought that I was in my specialty and that one only.