NUR946 - ADULT-GERONTOLOGICAL CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST PROVIDING ACUTE CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN OF THE ADULT

College of Nursing

Credits: 3

This course provides content for advanced practice nursing care for adults and geriatrics with acute illnesses in a variety of settings in complex health care systems. The patient population includes young adults (including late adolescents and emancipated minors), adults and older adults (including young-old, old, and old-old adults) in all contexts of care. Emphasis is on developing clinical expertise in a specialty area to interpret and manage acutely ill patients and their clinical problems. Planning, directing, delivering, and evaluating care is based on theory and research. Students will combine didactic learning with clinical experiences.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: NUR 921, NUR 922, NUR 945 or consent of the instructor. Co-req: NUR 948.
Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 5 credit hours.