AGACNP Acute Care Diagnosis and Management Clinical II

Catalog description

This clinical course focuses on interviewing and physical examination techniques to formulate differential diagnoses and management plans for adult and geriatric patients with 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 patients and form differential diagnoses and management plans for acute, episodic, and chronic illnesses and conditions commonly seen in the acute care environment in consultation with your clinical preceptor. Initiation of health promotion and health maintenance activities with individuals and groups is emphasized.