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Dec 21, 2024
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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NUR 5820 - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care I Diagnostics and Intervention Practicum
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The focus of this course is enhanced clinical competency with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in adult acute/critical health care settings. The integration of theory, assessment, and advanced treatment modalities in high acuity patient practicum settings is covered. Students will be expected to successfully complete comprehensive patient 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 or critical care areas including but not limited to general telemetry and medical inpatient units, cardiac ICU, medical ICU, surgical ICU, and the emergency department. 200 practicum hours are required for this course.
Prerequisite: Permission from advisor and/or program director required.
Corequisite: NUR 5800 .
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