This course is one of two acute care management courses for students in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP and CNS tracks. Students will integrate pathophysiology in assessment, diagnoses, collaborative and holistic management of adults and older adults with systemic disorders that include episodic and chronic health problems in acute/critical care. Students will analyze, integrate, and synthesize pathophysiological concepts and current research findings for collaborative management of the acute care adult/older adult.
Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Apply knowledge from health, psychological, physiological, and social sciences in the advanced nursing management of adults with systemic disorders that include acute and critical episodes of health problems in acute care settings; 2) Develop differential diagnoses based on a holistic health assessment including medical and social history, presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information; 3) Implement appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for adults with emphasis on safety, cost, efficacy, and patient's immediate condition and needs; 4) Identify the need for consultation and inter-professional collaboration with and referral to appropriate healthcare providers; 5) Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans based on patient's outcomes.
Prerequisite: Advanced Pathophysiology, Advanced Pharmacology and Advanced Health Assessment across the Lifespan.
Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) Apply knowledge from health, psychological, physiological, and social sciences in the advanced nursing management of adults with systemic disorders that include acute and critical episodes of health problems in acute care settings; 2) Develop differential diagnoses based on a holistic health assessment including medical and social history, presenting symptoms, physical findings, and diagnostic information; 3) Implement appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for adults with emphasis on safety, cost, efficacy, and patient's immediate condition and needs; 4) Identify the need for consultation and inter-professional collaboration with and referral to appropriate healthcare providers; 5) Evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans based on patient's outcomes.