This is the second 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. This Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner clinical course focuses on the clinical assessment and care of complex adult patients who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, and/or are highly vulnerable to complications. This course prepares the student to assess and diagnose complex episodic and chronic acute and critical illness, interpret diagnostic tests, and use technologic and therapeutic interventions through admission, transition and discharge. Particular attention is given to providing evidence based, comprehensive, individualized, and collaborative care that takes into consideration health policy, quality, costs, and outcomes for the acute and critically ill patient. 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 builds upon NUR 943 to prepare the student to assess and diagnose episodic and chronic highly acute illnesses, interpret diagnostic tests, and utilize technologic and therapeutic interventions in a safe and cost effective manner.

This is the second 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. This Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner clinical course focuses on the clinical assessment and care of complex adult patients who are physiologically unstable, technologically dependent, and/or are highly vulnerable to complications. This course prepares the student to assess and diagnose complex episodic and chronic acute and critical illness, interpret diagnostic tests, and use technologic and therapeutic interventions through admission, transition and discharge. Particular attention is given to providing evidence based, comprehensive, individualized, and collaborative care that takes into consideration health policy, quality, costs, and outcomes for the acute and critically ill patient. 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 builds upon NUR 943 to prepare the student to assess and diagnose episodic and chronic highly acute illnesses, interpret diagnostic tests, and utilize technologic and therapeutic interventions in a safe and cost effective manner.