Advanced Clinical Therapeutics and Diagnostics for the ACNP

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly used in the management of adults and elderly clients in the acute care setting. Students will learn interpretation of common diagnostic testing in the acute care setting. Indications, contraindictions, interpretations, risks, complications, and expected clinical outcomes of common procedures utilized in the acute care setting in an active learning environment using simulation. Students will have opportunities to develop and practice skills such as Chest X-ray and 12 lead EKG interpretation, suturing, endotracheal intubation, and central line placement and apply these skills in realistic and complex simulated clinical scenarios. Students will also be able to evaluate their own performance and receive feedback from peers and expert faculty in a safe environment. Prerequisite(s): NURS 7390 and NURS 7470 Contact Hours: 1 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: DNP_DNP-Doctor of Nursing Practice Schedule Type (Primary): Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.