Acute Care Alt Gerontology Clin II

This is the second of three advanced nursing clinical experiences for the preparation of the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner. The practicum component of this course provides the nurse practitioner student the opportunity to develop and apply independent knowledge and skills in a variety of acute critical care subspecialties. The focus is on refining assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans needed by the advanced practice nurse to provide care to critically ill adult and older-adult patients and families in collaboration with the inter-professional health care team. Advanced skills, including the use of high tech decision aids that promote physiologic stability are examined.