Acute and Complex Health Conditions of the Adult-Gerontology Population.

Catalog description

Semester course; 2.5 lecture and .5 laboratory hours (20 laboratory contact hours). 3 credits (2.5 credits lecture and .5 credits laboratory). Prerequisite: NURS 580 . This course builds upon knowledge and skills from prior courses and provides content on the management of acute and complex health issues in the adolescent, adult and geriatric population. Students will increase knowledge and decision-making skills in the management of physiologically unstable patients, multiple comorbidities and appropriate prescribing practices. Laboratory experiences will accompany didactic content.