NU - 739 Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner III

Credits: 6

This course provides the theoretical foundation and clinical competencies for practice as an Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Students explore the unique and common roles of Advanced Practice Nurses through analysis of contemporary advanced practice issues and the role and responsibilities of the advanced practice role from economic, social, ethical, and professional perspectives. Interdisciplinary theoretical foundations applied to clinical experiences strengthen beginning competencies to manage complex adult and geriatric patients in critical care settings 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 when caring for patients in complex health care systems. Precepted clinical experiences and case presentations provide opportunities for students to apply new knowledge and evidence-based practice to assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and health restoration of clients with critical care needs. Maximizing resources, referrals, and consultation are discussed within the context of the interdisciplinary care team. Clinical Practicum Hours: 225. A laboratory fee is required.

Prerequisite: NU 737