AGNP Acute Care Clinical Practicum II

Catalog description

The second of three clinical practicum courses builds upon the student’s proficiency in comprehensive health evaluation within the context of acute care disease management of the adult and older adult population. Using an evidence-based practice framework, the student will assess and manage acute and chronic illnesses, including demonstration of knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacologic interventions according to current standards of care for the adult and older adult population in acute care clinical settings. This clinical practicum course focuses on integration of critical thinking and psychomotor skills necessary to achieve advanced practice nursing core competencies and domains in the acute care clinical setting. Students taking this course will be assigned a grade of S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory).