Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Practicum II

Catalog description

This course 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. The didactic component of this course will focus on cardiovascular, pulmonary, GI and renal disease presentations in the acute care setting.