Complex Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum

Catalog description

In this course the student expands the knowledge in care of patients specific to the role of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), with a focus on healthcare needs of complex critically ill adults and older adults. Students will further develop their skills related to health promotion, prevention of illness, diagnosis, and management of complex acute health problems experienced. Care strategies will include patient education, protocol development, follow up and referral through a practicum experience in a precepted acute care setting.