NU - 755 Adult Acute Care Specialty III

Credits: 6

This final specialty course provides students with the interdisciplinary theoretical foundations and clinical experience to refine developing competencies to manage complex adult and geriatric medical, surgical, and/or trauma patients with conditions that may result in rapid physiologic deterioration or life-threatening instability. Issues of age, gender, race, and culture are emphasized. Emphasis is placed on the application of technology with caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply advancing knowledge to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with complex medical and surgical concerns. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Course Fee- BSN-DNP NP tracks only.

Prerequisite: NU 754