Acute Care Theory I

Catalog description

This course focuses on providing the student nurse practitioner with the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate clinical judgments needed to initiate, manage, and evaluate culturally competent health care regimens for adults and the aged in the acute care setting. Content is built upon concepts of the biopsychological aspects taught in the required prerequisites. Emphasis is placed on commonly occurring health problems within the acute care setting. The concepts of health promotion and health maintenance are integrated throughout the course.