Advanced Acute Care Management

Catalog description

In this course the student learns theoretical and practical knowledge of diagnostic principles specific to the role of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), for the healthcare needs of advanced critically ill adults and older adults. Students will further develop their skills related to health promotion, prevention of illness, diagnosis and management of advanced acute and chronic conditions, including behavioral health. Care strategies will include patient education, protocol development, follow-up and referral through a practicum experience in a precepted advanced acute care setting.