Adult Geriatric Acute Care III

Catalog description

This AGACNP third specialty track didactic course focuses on the high acuity medical and surgical issues of adults and older adults and examines the epidemiology, assessment, diagnosis, management, and evaluation of acutely or critically ill adults across the adult-older adult age spectrum. Using problem-based and self-directed learning strategies, acute and emergent disorders of the physiologic systems are presented and build on the information presented in the prior didactic courses. Emphasis is placed on using evidence-based practice to formulate individualized plans of care and developing collaborative partnerships with patients, their families, and inter-professional teams. Prerequisites: NR 623, NR 624, Corequisite: NR 626.