Adult Geriatric Acute Care IV

Catalog description

This fourth didactic course serves as the final synthesis of evidence-based theory and research related to care of acute, complex and critically ill adult and older adult patients with a focus on integration of the critical thinking and psychomotor skills necessary to achieve advanced practice nursing core competencies for AGACNP practice, Students continue to build on prior knowledge and synthesize data from a variety of health resources related to the care of the acutely ill patient. Utilizing a systems framework, students further develop appropriate clinical judgment and decision-making skills regarding appropriate recommendations and treatments related to alterations in different systems with an emphasis on considering context while providing risk reduction. Emphasis is placed on using evidence-based practice to formulate individualized plans of care and developing collaborative partnerships with patients and their families. Prerequisites: NR 625, NR 626, Corequisite: NR 628.