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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 6820 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care II Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum

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The course is designed to scaffold content from previous practicum courses to enhance clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in adult/geriatric acute and critical health care settings. The integration of theory, assessment, and advanced treatment modalities in high acuity patient clinical settings is covered. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive clinical assessments, including appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic testing. Practicum preceptors will provide supervision to the students as they manage the acute health problems of selected clients. Practicum placements will be made in one of a variety of acute and/or critical care areas including but not limited to CCU, MICU, SICU, ED, and specialty services such as transplant and oncology. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.

Prerequisite or Concurrent: NUR 5820 , NUR 6800  (permission from advisor and/or program director required)