AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Clinical I

Catalog description

This clinical (160 hours) course focuses on interviewing and physical examination techniques to formulate differential diagnoses and management of adult and geriatric acute episodic and unstable chronic health conditions in the acute care environment. You will have the opportunity to implement the role of the nurse practitioner with adults in an acute care setting. You are expected to assess and manage common acute episodic and chronic unstable illnesses and conditions in consultation with your clinical preceptor. Initiation of health promotion and health maintenance activities with individuals and groups is stressed.