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Adult Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practicum I

This is the first Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner clinical course focusing on the physical, cultural, spiritual, and ethical care of the adult acutely and critically ill patient. Settings include all units where highly acute and critically ill patients' individual needs can be met and their outcomes optimally achieved. Students conduct an inclusive history and physical examination, document findings, and then assist with planning and implementing a comprehensive evidence-based plan of care. This course prepares the student to assess and begin to diagnose episodic and chronic highly acute illnesses, interpret diagnostic tests, and utilize technologic and therapeutic interventions.

Prefix:
NUR
Course Number:
943
Semester:
Spring 2017
Year:
2017030
Credits:
3.0