Adult-Gerontology Acute Care III

Catalog description

This on-line, culminating didactic course further develops the knowledge and clinical skill set related to the diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of adult and geriatric patients with episodic and chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. Emphasis is placed on the formation and evaluation of evidence-based plans of care for both acute and chronic multisystem disorders in adult and geriatric patients. Particular focus is on nephrology, endocrine, acid-base disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, nutrition and metabolism, surgical and trauma guidelines, and infectious disease in the critical care setting. CO-REQUISITE: In the corresponding hands-on practicum experience, there is continued emphasis on the interdisciplinary and collaborative team approach to patient care. Prerequisite(s): NU 825 and NU 827 and NL825C and NL827C.